Come away with us over the weekend. We only have 11 spots available so book in quickly.
We have finally got a wreck in Melbourne that will, in a few years
surpass the Hobart.The Hobart was
sunk 7 years ago and is teeming with life.Over the 7 years it has developed its own ecosystem with
Schools of snapper, whiting and bearded cod roam the outside, bullseyes,
blennies and leatherjackets are moving in, and invertebrate life covers all the
ship's surfaces.Come along and
see what the Canberra will be like in the future.
Trip includes 4 boat dives and accommodation.Still working out accommodation but
should be no more than $150 for the weekend.The dives are $99 each.For more details or to get yourself on this trip contact us.
Some info about the wreck.
It was sunk in November 2002.
The exHMAS Hobart is an improved Charles F. Adams class guided missile destroyer
whose main role was air defence of the Fleet. The design of
ships of this class was particularly versatile and she had
anti-submarine and surface gunnery capabilities.
20 Officers and 312 sailors served on her.
Her Dimensions are Length: 437 feet (133.2 metres), Beam: (width) 47 feet (14.3 metres), Displacement: 4,720 tonnes. She is a big ship.
She reached speeds in excess of 30 knots were obtained from geared steam
turbines on two shafts.
The exHMAS Hobart was known as the "Green Ghost" due to her speed,
which made her appear to be able to be in several places at once.
We have finally got a wreck in Melbourne that will, in a few years
surpass the Hobart.
and is teeming with life.
