Iron steamer scuttled in the Ships' Graveyard outside Port Phillip Heads in 1928, lying at 33 to 35 m with zoanthid-covered bow, boilers and stern.
Visibility at Coogee Wreck
Visibility at Coogee Wreck typically ranges from 8 to 30 metres, though it shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall. November to May; needs good weather and low swell generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
Air, gear and guides near Coogee Wreck
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Region: Bass Strait, VIC
Skill Level: Advanced
Depth: 28-36m
Water Temperature: 13-18°C
Visibility: 8-30m
Best Time to Dive: November to May; needs good weather and low swell
Marine Life: Yellow zoanthids, sponges, whip corals, splendid perch, bullseyes, giant Australian cuttlefish, varied catsharks, large-toothed beardy
Hazards: Depth (33 to 35 m on the sand), exposed Bass Strait conditions, collapsed structure; no penetration without training
Facilities: Boat dive only; charters from Portsea and Queenscliff, about 30 minutes; private boats launch at Sorrento or Queenscliff ramps