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John Williams V Wreck Dive
The John Williams V Wreck Dive is a historical dive site off Fagamalo on the north-east coast of Savaii, Samoa. The wreck is a missionary ship that now rests on the seabed, making it a point of interest for divers exploring the region's maritime heritage.
Stub seeded from samoapocketguide.com SPG audit (2026-05). Dive site off Fagamalo on the north-east coast; missionary ship wreck. Needs enrichment.
Also known as: John Williams Wreck
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Savai'i is the second-largest island in Polynesia and Samoa's quiet half — most travellers spend two or three nights here on a Samoa trip. Accommodation is mostly family-run: traditional beach fales along the coast, a handful of mid-range resorts, and a few eco-lodges set back from the road.
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- A dive site featuring the wreck of the John Williams V, a missionary ship that lies off the coast of Fagamalo on Savaii's north-east shore.
Last updated 26 August 2026