Shipwreck Beach

Kaiolohia (Shipwreck Beach), Lanai. One of the coolest things you could do while you are on the islands. If you are a strong swimmer.

[@pattylemelt1719]

I’m obsessed with shipwrecks and stories! I’m on Oahu and can’t wait to someday see this! This was jaw dropping!

[@HawaiiJapan808]

That was epic,good job. It’s on my list

[@irfanlutfiansyah2965]

nice video . I very like . Finally i can see inside of YOGN42 ship

[@808MoiMoi]

Brian, truly a great feat going inside, and on the top deck of the Lanai Shipwreck.I have spent many an afternoon fishing all around this Shipwreck. This is a great video of your Shipwreck adventure, and now, the World can see it ...Aloha, and thanks again Jeff K.

[@hemidesign]

Oh Brian.. this is so COOL.. what an experience! Can't wait to visit Lanai..

[@jkowitz]

Also from Michigan, just swam out there and climbed up the rope on the outside today, such an amazing experience!

[@boomer3436]

Yea it was a blast, Lani was great

[@MsBeckyduncan]

This video is awesome! I didn't know you could get inside of it. Do you think the water would be deep enough to jump in with a life jacket on?

[@UnderMediterranean]

very nice video!

[@ScubaChris]

Jeff K just shared this vid. I got some nice slipper lobsters around this wreck!

[@808MoiMoi]

During World War II, there was a need to transport fuel in the Pacific for the U.S. War effort. With steel scarce, the US Govt had these ships made of ferro-concrete, a frame of metal mesh or steel-alloy rebar to which a concrete mixture was added in layers. These non-self propelled "Barge" fuel ships were used all over the Pacific Theater, but after the war, many were scuttled, including this one off the NE Coast of Lanai, US Navy Hull I.D. YOGN42 designation: Gasoline Barge,non-self propelled. In 1954, this ship was towed from Pearl Harbor. The tug operators were told to choose a place along the Windward Coast of Lana‘i, push the ship onto the reef and leave it there.” Years of wave pounding, and salt spray continues to accelerate the rusting and deterioration of the WWII barge YOGN42. Little did they know, their irresponsible act, created a Lanai Tourist attraction..

[@ggrace1133]

Awesome video!! Make sure your tetanus vax is up-to-date for this adventure.

[@cody808H]

Live on Maui was going to go over and try to swim out to it too. Any pointers? How was the swim?

[@boomer3436]

Look up where to park on google maps. Make sure you go at high tide to get into the side. Haven't been there for five years so can't help much more than that.