Dive-site story
Sunk in 1887 after running aground, this three-masted iron barque sits upright on an open sand bed just off the Gold Coast. Over more than a century underwater, the hull has collapsed into a low-profile artificial reef formed by twisted iron frames, ribs, and hull plates. Sponge encrustations and soft coral colonies blanket the metalwork, creating sheltered pockets that attract diverse subtropical marine species.
Well-preserved iron skeletal framing and hull plates covered in sponges
Frequent encounters with wobbegong sharks tucked under rusted overhangs
Thick schools of baitfish and small reef species hovering over the superstructure
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and early spring typically offer cleaner ocean water and lighter coastal swells.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted WobbegongOrectolobus maculatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded WobbegongOrectolobus halei | Common | ||||||||||||
| Leopard SharkStegostoma tigrinum | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Estuary StingrayHemitrygon fluviorum | Common |
Marine forecast
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