How many shipwrecks are there in Western Australia?

WA’s rugged coastline is littered with more than 1,600 known shipwrecks, including Australia’s oldest.

Where are the most shipwrecks in Australia?

Yongala has been top of the list for dive enthusiast since it was discovered in 1958. The ship sank 55 miles off the coast of Townsville during a cyclone in 1911 with all 122 on-board dying. Today, it is known as one of the most well-preserved and largest shipwreck sites.

Which coast has the most shipwrecks?

Cape Hatteras has been a deadly trap for sailors that have entered over the centuries. The stretch of shore is home to more than 600 shipwrecks off the shifting sandbars of the Hatteras Islands. The sandbars shift due to rough waves and unpredictable currents.

How deep is the Batavia shipwreck?

four to six metres
With tales of murderous mutiny, the Batavia Shipwreck off the coast of Geraldton is one of Western Australia’s best known historic dive sites. The ship lies in four to six metres of clear Indian Ocean making it an excellent dive spot for people of all diving abilities.

Why are there so many shipwrecks in Western Australia?

Shipwrecks of Western Australia. Jump to navigation Jump to search. Over 1400 ships have been wrecked on the coast of Western Australia. This relatively large number of shipwrecks is due to a number of factors, including: a long and very difficult coastline with very few natural harbours;

How big are the shipwrecks of the Silver Coast?

The Western Australian Museum’s pamphlet, the Shipwrecks of the Silver Coast contains additional information about these shipwrecks. The Vergulde Draeck or Gilt Dragon was a 42-metre, 260-tonne ‘jacht’ constructed in 1653 by the Amsterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company or Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (VOC).

What was the name of the ship that crashed in Australia?

A steamship that struck the breakwater at Port Kembla . / -34.4678; 150.9170  ( Adele (Australian ship)) A barque that was wrecked off Port Hacking . / -34.073; 151.12  ( Adelphoi (1865)) Sailing ship wrecked at the mouth of Hunter River .

Where can I find list of Dutch shipwrecks?

The VOC Society is another group providing information on the Dutch wrecks on the coast. Though concentrating on the Dutch East India Company, it also produces regional listings providing information on many shipwrecks. e.g.