Twin Peaks Coron

Twin Peaks Coron is one of the celebrated World War II Japanese shipwrecks resting in the waters of Coron Bay, Palawan. Sunk during a devastating American air raid on September 24, 1944, this supply vessel now sits upright on the sandy bottom at 25 meters, with its superstructure rising to within 10 meters of the surface. The wreck takes its name from two prominent mast structures that break the surface, serving as natural markers for this underwater time capsule. Over eight decades of immersion have transformed the vessel into a thriving artificial reef. The hull is encrusted with soft corals, barrel sponges, and tunicates, while schools of batfish hover above the deck and lionfish lurk in every shadow. The cargo holds can be explored with a guide, revealing remnants of the ship's wartime cargo amidst beams of light that penetrate through gaps in the hull plating. Scorpionfish camouflage themselves against the coral-covered metalwork, and large groupers have claimed territories within the structure. Coron Bay is often called the best wreck diving destination in Asia, and Twin Peaks offers an excellent introduction to the area's underwater heritage. The relatively shallow depth and upright position make it accessible to intermediate divers, while the historical significance and photogenic quality of the coral-covered wreck make it a must-visit site. Most dive operations combine it with other Coron wrecks such as the Okikawa Maru and Irako for a full day of wreck diving.

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