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USAT Meigs
Darwin, NT
Water temp23-30°C
Visibility3-12m
Depth20-28m
Best timeMay to October (dry season, surface conditions)
About USAT Meigs
The Meigs was anchored in the outer harbour when the first wave of Japanese aircraft attacked. Hit by multiple bombs, she sank rapidly. Today the wreck sits broadly upright at around 130 metres in length, with the main deck near 20 metres and the keel at 28. Deck guns, anchor chains, cargo hatches and superstructure are recognisable under heavy soft coral and sponge. Strong tidal currents and the harbour's limited visibility make this a slack-water Advanced or technical dive.