The Scottish Prince Shipwreck

Historic shipwreck teeming with turtles, rays, and sharks.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
13m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a heritage-protected shipwreck located on the Gold Coast, considered one of the area’s premier diving locations. The wreck ran aground in 1887 and subsequently sank. It sits at a depth of approximately 12 to 13 meters, making it suitable for divers of all experience levels. This site is teeming with marine life, including turtles, rays, sharks, and various species of bait fish. Due to its historical significance, visitors are asked to avoid touching or removing anything from the wreck.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wrecksharkturtlebeginner friendlywide angle

Marine Life

wobbegong sharkbull rayloggerhead turtlegreen turtlelionfishbatfishgroupersschools of baitfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow maximum depth of 13 meters is accessible to all.

Hazards:
boat trafficcurrent
Current Strength:

Mild

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