EX-HMAS PERTH
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| Type of dive: |
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Scuttled Warship |
| Snorkelling: |
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No, too deep but freediving allowed |
| Scuba: |
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Open Water |
| Access: |
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Boat only (20 minutes) |
| Depth: |
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5 – 36 metres (15-120’) |
| Visibility: |
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5 – 20 metres (15-70’) |
| Water temperature: |
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16 – 21°C (60-70°F) |
| Seasonal: |
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No, but November to May best |
HMAS Perth (D 38) – Perth-Class Guided Missile Destroyer
Ex-HMAS Perth was the lead ship of three Perth-class guided missile destroyers operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). She was built in the United States and entered service with the RAN in 1965.
HMAS Perth, HMAS Hobart scuttled in Yankalilla Bay near Adelaide, South Australia and HMAS Brisbane scuttled near Mooloolaba, Queensland were all sister ships.
The Perth was scuttled on 14 November 2001, and now sits upright on her keel in 35 metres (115’) of water, 500 metres (550 yd) southwest of Seal Island in King George Sound.
There is an historic interpretive trail around the wreck so divers can discover the ship’s historical past.
Albany is a five-hour (420 km/260 mi) drive south of Perth along the Albany Highway (State Route 30).
Special thanks to the crew at Southcoast Diving Supplies.
VESSEL DETAILS
Scuttled:
2001
Motto:
“Fight and Flourish”
Type:
Perth-class guided missile destroyer
Launched:
1963 Michigan, USA
Length:
134 metres (440’)
Beam:
14 metres (47’)
Displacement:
4,720 tons
Speed:
35 knots
Crew:
333
2026 GREAT AUSTRALIAN DIVE CHALLENGE
Dive Registration
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NOTE: Entrants should do this dive with one of the following preferred dive services.
DIVE SERVICES
SOUTHCOAST DIVING SUPPLIES
84B Serpentine Road
Albany WA 6330
+61 (8) 9841 7176
admin@divealbany.com.au
www.divealbany.com.au
DIVE TRAVEL SERVICES
WATER TEMPERATURES:
LOCATION
State or Territory:
Western Australia
Nearest City:
Perth
Nearest Regional City:
Albany
HOW TO GET THERE
Air:
Nearest International Airport:
Perth
Nearest Domestic/Regional Airport:
Albany
Road:
Perth to Albany:
Just under 5 hours (420km/260m) via Albany Hwy/State Route 30
Bus:
From Perth
Train:
Not available
