Earl of Shaftesbury

Historic 1820s shipwreck dive with unique fish life.

Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features an exceptionally old wreck, dating back to the 1820s. It's a steel four-masted sailing ship that sank due to a fire onboard. The wreck rests on a sandy seabed and is considered a very interesting dive. Divers can expect to encounter unique native sweetlips alongside stingrays. Small groups of silver batfish and schools of Fosters barracuda are also frequently observed in this area. It’s an excellent opportunity for underwater photography.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wreckwide anglebeginner friendly

Marine Life

native sweetlipsstingraysilver batfishFosters barracuda

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth makes it accessible, while the historic wreck interests all divers.

Hazards:
boat trafficentanglement
Current Strength:

Mild

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