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LCU/ Shallow LCU - Oahu, HI


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The LCU (Landing Craft Utility)

This Landing Crafty Utility wreck (as in
military troop beach landings) lies upside down in 85’ of water on a sandy
bottom with a huge field of artificial reef Z-blocks surrounding the wreck.
After dipping under the side of the wreck and checking our the shaded interior
for resting white tips, you can also check the "bottom" of the boat where you
will often find fish swimming upside down. The diving tour around the outside of
the wreck on the artificial reef will complete your bottom time. Lots of marine
life to be found amongst the large concrete blocks. There is a short
penetration possible in the wheel house, but it is very tight. If you are wreck
specialty certified, have gloves, reel, 2 lights and certified buddy, you can go
for it, but simply peering into the entrance and shining your light around
should be sufficient.

Whitetip reef sharks often rest
underneath the bow section. Hairy hermit crabs have been seen here too. South of
the bow there are several pipes and in the larger of them is a good spot to
observe the whip-coral goby on its host. The wreck also has some of the now rare
black corals that is used to make jewelry.