The YO-257 was originally responsible for refueling battleships and serviced in WWII, Vietnam and the Korean War.
| Name divesite: | YO-257 |
| Depth: | 75-105ft (22-32m) |
| Visibility: | 30-120ft (9-36m) |
| Accessibility: | Shore, Boat |
| Time to visit: | All year long, best at its leeward side |
| Inserted/Added by: | HAWAIIscubadiving.com |
| Specifications: |    |
The YO-257 was a Navy yard oiler built in the 1940's. It was bought by Atlantis Submarines Hawaii and sunk as an artificial reef off Waikiki in 1989. The ship rests upright in 100 feet of water with the main deck about 85 feet. It has been prepared for diving with many large access holes cut through the structure. It is the home of many colorful fish. Moray eels may be found around the wreck. Wave to the Atlantis submarine as it passes by on its tour. Visibility is normally 100+ feet. There is sometimes a strong current at the surface, which eases as you approach the wreck. A decent line is always rigged to mooring buoys on the wreck. The typical dive profile is 90 feet for 20 minutes. The YO-257 is one of the south shores more popular boat dives. In 1996, a new ship, the San Pedro, was sunk within 50 yards of the YO-257 as an additional dive attraction.
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