 | Trawangan Dive's technical dive team arrange both Open Circuit and Closed Circuit Rebreather wreck diving expeditions to different areas of South East Asia. In 2009 we will be running three technical diving expeditions to dive the WWII Wrecks of the "Battle of Balikpapan". |
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 | Trawangan Dive can arrange flights to and from Balikpapan from most major airports in the world. Whether connecting via Jakarta or Singapore, or direct to Balikpapan, let us handle the arrangements so you can concentrate on the most important part of your vacation: diving and fun! |
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 | Battle of Balikpapan
January 24, 1942
by Vincent P. O'Hara
Balikpapan anchorage, Borneo
TIME: Early morning, 0246-0350
WEATHER / VISIBILITY / SEA STATE:
Calm/Moonless night. Japanese ships backlit by onshore oil fires and hidden by heavy smoke from fires/rough in approach, but calm at time of action.
SURPRISE: USA |
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 | The following is a 5 day - 10 dive suggested itinerary for diving the WWII Japanese wrecks in Balikpapan. |
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