Sinking of HTMS Chang to make an Artificial Reef
On Thursday 22nd November 2012, HTMS Chang will be sunk near Koh Chang island in order to make an artificial reef. The ship will not only become a new home for fish and other marine life, but will also be a new dive site for scuba divers and snorkellers. The ceremony is due to start at 9 a.m. For more information, please contact 089-751 2403.
Hey there!
I have seen the whole spectacular event with my own eyes.
I was also there to freedive the shipwreck as soon as possible. I was a little bit unlucky but I described the whole thing on
http://theartoffreediving.com/2012/11/25/a-small-dive-for-me-but-a-huge-dive-for-man-ahh-forget-it/
I also made my own HTMS Koh Chang Rest in Peace contribution:
http://theartoffreediving.com/2012/11/23/how-to-sink-a-combat-ship-properly-the-htms-chang-and-its-last-moments/