This dive site, known as The Barge/Coliseum, features a fascinating artificial reef born from a World War 2 shipping barge. Resting at a maximum depth of 15 meters, divers can explore the remains of this historical vessel. Navigation often involves following nearby coral structures to a false wall, creating an intriguing underwater journey around the wreck.
The Barge/Coliseum is teeming with marine life. Divers should keep an eye out for passing pelagics such as turtles, rays, and sharks. The wreck and surrounding rubble are home to a variety of creatures including nudibranchs, eels, and lobsters, alongside vibrant schooling fish that inhabit the structure.
This site is highly accessible, being a 10-15 minute boat ride from Small Hope Bay Lodge, making it an excellent destination for divers of all levels. Its shallow depth also makes it suitable for snorkeling and freediving. To fully appreciate the site, explore the nooks and crannies of the barge for macro life and observe the larger animals cruising by.
