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HTMS Kut sunk as Artificial Reef in Pattaya Bay

HTMS Kut 'settling by the stern'

The Thai navy has sunk a decommissioned warship near Koh Larn in Pattaya Bay to create a second artificial reef and breeding ground for marine life in honor of the King of Thailand’s 60th year on the throne

The United States gave this ship (Former USS LSM-333) renamed HTMS KUT to the Thai navy during 1962. The ship, now dilapidated beyond repair, has been in use for more than 60 years. It now lies just slightly North of Koh Sak in around 25 meters of water.

more info at http://www.thaiwreckdiver.com/kut.htm

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2 Responses to “HTMS Kut sunk as Artificial Reef in Pattaya Bay”

  1. Holidays in Pattaya says:
    September 24, 2009 at 10:58 am

    This is a great news for scuba divers in Pattaya!

  2. Pattaya vacations says:
    September 24, 2009 at 11:00 am

    It is a good idea as probably you know “Koh Larn” means Coral Island, but there are no corals around, hopefully this will bring more tourist to Pattaya.

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