The Uralba lies on a silty bottom in 18 metres of water. The bridge deck, along with all machinery, were removed before scuttling. The bare hull sits upright, with the only penetrable part being the forward accommodation area. The wreck remains in a similar condition to the photo taken before it was sunk. The fore mast lies on the deck, removed and obviously laid there before sinking. The mast still has the steel ladder attached and is on the port side. The rudder has broken away and lies in the sand just off the stern. All bollards are still visible on the deck, along with many other fittings such as fairleads, ladders, and a derrick pulley. A section near the stern is still tiled and was apparently the galley area. The four water tanks are visible below the deck on port and starboard sides. A small amount of damage has been done to the hull over the years by scallop dredges, four of which lie along side the vessel. A large amount of the decking has begun to deteriorate and is beginning to collapse. Lying next to the Uralba on the starboard side about midships is a small 20ft steel vessel, sunk at the same time. Although the hull is partly filled with silt it is not in any danger of breaking up in the near future. The Uralba is a wonderful dive.

Out of the gloom the bow (left), and deck (right) of the Uralba. Photos courtesy Malcolm Venturoni, MAAV.

                                                                                                                                           

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