What marine life will I see at SS Advance Wreck?

Wobbegongs and schools of nannygai

Where is SS Advance Wreck located?

SS Advance Wreck is located in Lake Macquarie, NSW.

Are there any hazards at SS Advance Wreck?

44 to 50 m technical depth with decompression; fishing net tangled through the wreck; exposed offshore boat dive; historic wreck, do not disturb

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SS Advance Wreck

Lake Macquarie, NSW

Water temp18-23°C

VisibilityVariable

Depth44-50m

Best timeYear-round

Iron steam tug sunk in a collision on Christmas Day 1908, sitting upright on sand in 44 to 50 m about 5 km off Catherine Hill Bay. A technical decompression dive; boiler and much side plating intact.

Visibility at SS Advance Wreck

Underwater visibility at SS Advance Wreck shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall rather than holding to a fixed range. Calm, settled days after a dry spell usually bring the clearest water.

Air, gear and guides near SS Advance Wreck

Browse dive shops in Newcastle for fills, hire gear, servicing and guided dives at this site.