EX-HMAS TOBRUK (2018)
Hervey Bay, Queensland
HMAS Tobruk (L50) – Landing Ship Heavy (LSH)
VESSEL DETAILS
Launched:
1980, Newcastle, Australia
Sank:
2018, scuttled
Length:
134 metres (440’)
Beam:
18.3 metres (60’)
Displacement:
3,353 tons
Speed:
18 knots
Crew:
161
Passengers:
Nil
Motto:
“Faithfull and Strong”
WARNING: Wrecks should not be penetrated without proper training & equipment!
NOTE: All wrecks and related artifacts older than 75 years in Australian waters are protected by the Australian Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976. Nothing can be taken!
INFORMATION
Former HMAS Tobruk (L50) was a modified Round Table-Class Landing Ship Heavy (LSH) of the Royal Australian Navy.
The Tobruk was scuttled on 29 June 2018 approximately halfway between Bundaberg to the north and Hervey Bay to the south.
She now lies on her starboard side just below the surface in 30 meters of water in the Great Sandy Marine Park, 31 kilometres (19 mi,) off the coast,
The vessel’s open stern doors expose the huge main tank deck providing a 120 metre (130 yds) swim-through, almost the entire length of the wreck.
The wreck is serviced by Hervey Bay Dive Centre.
Hervey Bay is a 4-hour drive (300 km/190mi) north of Brisbane via M1 and the Bruce Highway (A1).
Tobruk is one of Australia’s Magnificent Seven! READ MORE
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DIVE DETAILS
Scuba:
Advanced Diver
Snorkelling:
Too deep for snorkelling but freediving allowed
Access:
Boat only (50-75 minutes)
Depth:
12 – 30 metres (40-100’)
Visibility:
12 – 30 metres (40-100’)
Water temperature:
17 – 28°C (65-80°F)
Seasonal:
No, but April to November best
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Dive Registration
To register this dive for validation, go to: www.50greatdives.com.
NOTE: Entrants should do this dive with one of the following preferred dive services.
DIVE SERVICES
DIVE HERVEY BAY
The Boatclub Marina
Urangan Harbour
Hervey Bay QLD 3655
+61 (0) 481 776 001
contact@diveherveybay.com.au
www.diveherveybay.com.au
DIVE TRAVEL SERVICES
LOCATION
State or Territory:
Queensland
Nearest City:
Brisbane
Nearest Regional City:
Hervey Bay
HOW TO GET THERE
Air:
Nearest International Airport:
Brisbane
Nearest Domestic/Regional Airport:
Hervey Bay
Road:
Brisbane to Hervey Bay:
4 hours (300 km/185 mi) via National Highway A1 (M1 & Bruce Hwy)
Bus:
From Brisbane
Train:
From Brisbane
