EX-HMAS SWAN (DE 50)
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| Type of dive: |
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Scuttled warship |
| Snorkelling: |
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Yes, breathtaking! |
| Scuba: |
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Advanced (Supervised Open Water) |
| Access: |
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Boat only (5 minutes) |
| Depth: |
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9 – 30 metres (10-100’) |
| Visibility: |
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15 – 30 metres (50-100’) |
| Water temperature: |
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15 – 21°C (65-70°F) |
| Seasonal: |
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No, but September to June best |
HMAS Swan III (DE 50) – River-Class Destroyer Escort
Ex-HMAS Swan, Fluffy Duck, as she was affectionately known, was the first of seven former Royal Australian Navy ships to be deliberately sunk for recreational diving.
The Swan was scuttled on the morning of 14 December 1997 in front of over 10,000 spectators and now sits upright on her keel in 30 metres (100’) of water just off Meelup Beach near Dunsborough in Geographe Bay.
Unlike other scuttled ex-navy ships, Swan was not completely gutted and the galley, laundry and operations room are still readily recognisable.
Dunsborough is a three hour (250 km/155 mi) drive south of Perth via State Route 2.
More information: Link to: http://50greatdives.com
Vessel details:
Scuttled: 1997
Motto: “Forward”
Type: River-class destroyer escort
Launched: 1967 Williamstown, Victoria, Australia
Length: 113 metres (372’)
Beam: 12 metres (41’)
Displacement: 2,100 tons
Speed: 30 knots
Crew: 250
Passengers: Nil
Local dive services:
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SWAN DIVE |
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OTHER INFORMATION
LOCATION
State or Territory:
Western Australia
Nearest City:
Perth
Nearest Regional City:
Busselton
Nearest Town:
Dunsborough
HOW TO GET THERE
Air:
Nearest International Airport:
Perth
Nearest Domestic/Regional Airport:
Perth
Road:
Perth to Dunsborough:
Just under 3 hours (250 km/155 mi) via State Route 2
Bus:
From Perth
Train:
Not available
Ferry:
Not relevant
THINGS TO DO
Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse
Kayaking & Canoeing
Wine Tours & Tastings
Deep Sea Fishing
Whale Watching
Explore Ngilgi Cave
Ludlow Tuart Forest