Diving: Carrum unidentified wreck site back to project report

Protected No
Location 300 m north of the mouth of the Patterson River, Port Phillip Bay
Longitude, Latitude E 145 07 133, S 38 04 342
Photo transects YesPhoto Transects
Depth 3 - 4 metres
Typical visibility 2 - 3 metres
Favourable wind conditions Exposed all weather quarters except easterlies
Access Suitable site for shore dive or boat dive launching at Patterson River ramp
Best tides Can be dived during all tidal conditions although high most suitable.
Hazards Divers flag esential due to beach proximity to Patterson River boat ramp
Points of interest 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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Last modified: May 23, 2001