It's not really something to "visit." The story's interesting and the big metal object is a visual in the ocean. But it's not like you really even get close....
Wreck of the Matai, Avarua
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Wreck of the Matai
Avarua, Cook Islands
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Ranked #3 of 3 attractions in Avarua
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The SS Matai, owned by the Union Steam Ship Co., was carrying a load of Model T cars when it was wrecked on Dec. 24, 1916. This area is now a...
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The SS Matai, owned by the Union Steam Ship Co., was carrying a load of Model T cars when it was wrecked on Dec. 24, 1916. This area is now a favorite spot for snorkeling and diving.
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colorado
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New Braunfels, Texas
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Not much to see really, just the remains of the boiler from the old wreck. Makes you wonder how in the world it could wreck there.
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We went out on the sub boat so we could see the wreck from the top of the ocean surface and then from down below through the portholes. The knowledge of the owners was excellent and it was a very interesting trip. The views of the island from the boat were awesome
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I did my PADI 'Advanced Open Water' course with 'The Dive Centre'. I ended up doing 8 dives during the trip and this was one of them.
If other divers have dived massive wrecks, they may not find this one that impressive, but it was my first wreck and so I loved it.
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