Scuttlebutt Scuba and Fishing Charters

Scuttlebutt Scuba Charters is located at Torquay, Victoria, Australia, not far from Bells Beach.

The ships graveyard is located 7km east of Torquay's Fisherman's Beach through to Pt. Lonsdale. Many of these vessels were stripped down and scuttled by an explosive charge or an opened valve cock, and many remain fairly intact to this day. These vessels were scuttled from the early 1900's through to 1999 and range in depth from 30m to 82m. Penetration can be had on some wrecks, and there is little tidal current or shipping to be concerned with so wrecks can be dived at any time of the day. The main constraints are wind strength and the size of the swell. There are 34 wrecks plus a Patrol Boat to choose from and consist of tugs, dredges, barges, lighters, coastal freighters, subs, and paddle steamers.

We are dedicated to promoting the adventure of diving wrecks and to allow divers the opportunity to do Tech diving courses as offered by Scuttlebutt Scuba Charters.

Affiliation:

SDI, TDI

Training Level:

up to Instructor as well as Trimix

Boat Description:

7.9 m alloy plate custom built for diving in 2001 powered by twin four stroke 100hp Yamaha outboards. The vessel is in 2C charter survey for 10 passengers and 1 crew. The boat has a divers door in the transom and a ?fins on? step ladder. It is also equipped with a medical first aid and oxygen kit, a Furuno colour sounder, a Furuno chart-plotter, and VHF and 27meg radio.

Sites Visited:

Reef Dives: There are many interesting dive sites existing on this stretch of coastline, ranging in depths and locations. Many areas are not dived, as access is very limited. Crayfish, black and green abalone are the predominant species.

Wreck Dives: Ships Graveyard with 27 wrecks!

Facilities:

• Scuba hire
• Nitrox fills
• Trimix fills

• Own accommodation
• Gear Service
• Own Boat(s)