This is a wooden wreck at the west end of Menjangan Island, on a slope that faces the open sea. The name comes from a thick, coral-covered anchor on the top of the reef, about 5–6 m. A second anchor lies closer to the hull, around 30 m. The ship is small, roughly 25–30 m, and has broken up on a fairly steep slope.
The bow points toward shore, at about 30 m. The stern is around 46 m, and some pieces lie deeper, toward 50 m. This site map lists 6–50 m, which matches the span from the anchor to the deepest pieces. The part most often dived is the upper wreck. Among the debris are copper sheets and bottles in copper holders. Many of the bottles are already gone. Do not take anything from the wreck.
The ship is described as a 19th-century trading vessel, and locally it is known as Kapal Budak. The shallow anchor can be seen while snorkelling. The wood is for a dive that is already comfortable at depth. Current along the back of the island can run with the reef, so the route follows the current, east or west. Go by boat from Labuhan Lalang, about 30 minutes.
- Map coordinate
- −8.09271, 114.50136
- Dive type
- Wreck
- Entry
- Boat
- Depth
- Anchor 5–6 m. Bow about 30 m, stern about 46 m. Map: 6–50 m.
- Water
- Salt water, about 27–30°C. Visibility is often about 20 m.
Marine life
Turtle
On the coral slope beside the anchor.
Reef shark
Often on the deeper part, on the sand near the debris.
Barracuda
In the open water along the slope.
Trevally
Bluefin trevally are on the slope with triggerfish.
Sweetlips
Striped sweetlips often gather on the deeper debris.
Bumphead parrotfish
Has been seen around the wreck. Not on every dive.
Macro life
The slope between the anchor and the debris holds the small animals. For macro photos, use a macro lens and a focus light.
Pygmy seahorse
Sometimes on the sea fans on the slope. Black sun coral also grows on this site.
An animal on this list is not guaranteed on every dive.