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Posted Monday, February 5, 2024

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Freediving Underwater Casino Wreck

Dari-Laut, from a Malaysian term meaning "of the sea" or "from the sea," holds a fascinating history. Constructed in Phuket, Thailand by a group of Americans, Dari-Laut was a three-story diving barge, complete with air-conditioned lounges, rooms, a library, bar, and other amenities. Originally operated in the 1970’s as a floating casino, its license was revoked due to suspicions of it being used as a "front" for drug smuggling. Thereafter, the vessel was sold to a group of Filipinos and Singaporeans who towed it all the way to the Philippines and transformed it into a floating hostel. Later on, Dari-Laut faced various challenges, and its fate took a mysterious turn. Officially, the vessel succumbed to a fire caused by a lightning strike during a typhoon. However, rumors persist that its owners had deliberately set it ablaze for insurance money. Now, Dari-Laut rests at the bottom of the sea, its remaining structure tilted in a slope, with the upper end at around -13 meters and the lower end at -28 meters. Stories echo of its intriguing past, including a tragic incident involving a foreign diver who lost his life while exploring one of its rooms. Recovery divers discovered him with his head stuck in a porthole, a chilling reminder of the dangers that lie beneath the waves. Some divers claim to have heard subtle screams when exploring the wreck, adding an eerie layer to its enigmatic tale. Dari-Laut, once a symbol of luxury and entertainment, now stands as a haunting reminder of its intriguing past beneath the ocean's depths. 🌊✨