SS Suddhadib / Hardeep
เรือสุทธาทิพย์ / ฮาร์ดีป
WWII Combat Wreck
A genuine WWII combat wreck — a cargo ship bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft in 1942, now one of the Gulf's most historically significant dives.
Depth Range
26–28m
Site Type
wreck
Pattaya & Sattahip
Visibility
5–15m
26–29°C
Getting There
2 hr boat from Pattaya
~60 km from Pattaya
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Marine Life
Notable Features
- • Genuine WWII combat wreck
- • Bombed by Japanese 1942
- • 100m wreck on its side
- • Historical pilgrimage dive
Best Time to Visit
About SS Suddhadib / Hardeep
The Hardeep (originally SS Suddhadib) is the Gulf of Thailand's most important historical wreck — a British-built cargo vessel bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft on June 26, 1942 during WWII. Lying on her port side at 26–28m, the 100m wreck is remarkably well-preserved. Massive groupers and schools of barracuda inhabit the wreck, and the hull is covered in soft corals and sponges. This is a pilgrimage dive for wreck diving enthusiasts.
Wreck Information
Vessel
SS Suddhadib (Hardeep)
Length
100m
Sunk
1942
British-built cargo vessel bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft on June 26, 1942 during WWII.
Tips
Long boat ride — 2+ hours. Plan for a full day. Nitrox recommended for extended bottom time.
Experience Required
Advanced. Deep speciality or technical certification recommended.
Location
GPS: 12.5320°N, 100.9550°E