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how deep is the hmnzs manawanui currently underwater

The HMNZS Manawanui wreck is reported to be about 30 metres underwater, with some sources describing it as around 35 metres deep.

Current depth

  • NZDF said the sunken vessel was lying about 30m deep shortly after the sinking.
  • A later report described the wreck as resting at 35m.

Practical read

Those figures are close enough that the safest answer is: roughly 30–35 metres underwater.

Context

The wreck is off the southern coast of Samoa near Tafitoala, and later reports noted it was being considered as a dive site rather than removed.

TL;DR: HMNZS Manawanui is currently sitting roughly 30–35 metres underwater.