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Protected
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No
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Location
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300 m north of the mouth of the Patterson River, Port Phillip Bay
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Longitude, Latitude
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E 145 07 133, S 38 04 342
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Photo transects
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Yes
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Depth
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3 - 4 metres
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Typical visibility
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2 - 3 metres
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Favourable wind conditions
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Exposed all weather quarters except easterlies
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Access
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Suitable site for shore dive or boat dive launching at Patterson River ramp
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Best tides
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Can be dived during all tidal conditions although high most suitable.
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Hazards
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Divers flag esential due to beach proximity to Patterson River boat ramp
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Points of interest
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This site is prone to silting over particularly as dredging of the Patterson River entrance occurs regularly. The site when exposed provides a good opportunity to see the remains from the turn of the bilge down of a wooden, 2 possibly 3 masted 19th century vessel.
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