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SS CENTURIAN (1887)

Sydney, New South Wales

Three-masted square-rigged timber barque

VESSEL DETAILS
Launched:
1869, Aberdeen, Scotland
Sank:                          
1890, collision with rocks
Length:
63.4 metres (208’)
Beam:
10.7 metres (35’)
Displacement:
965 tons
Speed:
Unknown
Crew:
12
Passengers:            
Nil

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
Centurian was originally built as a timber clipper before being converted to a square-rigged two-masted barque. She served as a passenger ship and cargo carrier before meeting her end as a collier.

While under tow, departing Sydney for Honolulu in 1887, she entangled the tow rope.

In an effort to avoid a collision with another moored vessel, she hit rocks and sank just inside Sydney Harbour.

At the time of the accident, matters were not helped by the strong southerly wind and a rain squall.

The crew were all rescued by the following pilot vessel.

Centurion is an ideal introductory wreck dive lying in 18 metres (60’) on sand.

The twisted remains include the mostly buried hull, deck framing, sections of the three masts, anchor chain and many other remnants.

Fish life on the wreck is plentiful and Centurion is one of few sites where you can find both pineapple fish and intriguing red Indian fish.

Special thanks to the Abyss Scuba Team      
Copyright © 2025 Steve Sinclair

DIVE DETAILS
Scuba: 
Open Water
Snorkelling:
No, too deep
Access:                                     
Boat only (20-30 minutes)
Depth:                                      
16 – 18 metres (80-90’)
Visibility:                                
10 – 25 metres (30-80’)
Water temperature:           
17 – 23°C (63-73°F)
Seasonal:                                
No, can visit anytime

OTHER GREAT DIVES WHILE IN THE AREA
Long Reef, Magic Reef, Royal Shepard & Dunkenfield

2026 GREAT AUSTRALIAN DIVE CHALLENGE
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.

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