TBM/TBF Avenger

 

 

TBM/TBF Avenger

Located in about 125 feet of water at Anacapa Island are the remains of a WWII TBF/TBM Avenger. Records are sketchy but it appears the torpedo bomber crashed after a mid-air collision in 1944. There is little of the plane left but from a historical perspective it’s worth a visit. The amount of life making the old warbird home is quite amazing. Due to its small size it can be difficult to locate and it’s very delicate so care is needed when visiting. Divers should have good buoyancy skills and not grab hold of the aircraft. This dive is a midlevel skill dive with a moderate depth and possible currents.