Bonegi Beach

The Japanese transport Kinugawa Maru was sunk in November 1942 quite close to the beach near Bonegi Creek which is about 8 miles (13 km) west of Honiara.   The ship is 437 feet long with the bow emerging a few yards from the beach.  The bow section is popular with snorkelors because there is an abundance of coral and fish life. The stern lies at 100 feet (30 m) and is accessible to recreational divers. The propellers were salvaged in the 1960’s. 

You can dive straight down to the stern and examine the two propeller shafts and rudder. Then swim up the ship towards the bow through the various parts of the ship. Spend a delightful safety stop in the coral encrusted bow section with thousands of fish.