Ex-HMAS Hobart
Diving the Ex-HMAS Hobartwith Adelaide Scuba
Boats depart from the lovely Wirrina Cove fuel jetty, please be ready with all your gear ready to load onto the boat at the tour start time. Late arrivals cannot be accomodated.
Please be advised that for this tour any rental gear must be picked up from the shop prior to the tour starting, please arrange with the shop an appropriate time to pick up any rental equipment. This includes cylinders.
Our vessels are equipped with:
Toilets
Hot & cold water showers
Drinking water
Tea & Coffee
Shark Shields
All necessary safety equipment including Emergency O2, life rafts, and float free EPIRB's
To dive the Ex-HMAS HOBART we require all divers to have logged a dive within the past 3 months, please make sure you arrive with a logbook or evidence of your last logged dive.
A Double dive is usually a full day, we recommend bringing some snacks or a light lunch on the boat.
Please be advised that for this tour any rental gear must be picked up from the shop prior to the tour starting, please arrange with the shop an appropriate time to pick up any rental equipment. This includes cylinders.
Our vessels are equipped with:
Toilets
Hot & cold water showers
Drinking water
Tea & Coffee
Shark Shields
All necessary safety equipment including Emergency O2, life rafts, and float free EPIRB's
To dive the Ex-HMAS HOBART we require all divers to have logged a dive within the past 3 months, please make sure you arrive with a logbook or evidence of your last logged dive.
A Double dive is usually a full day, we recommend bringing some snacks or a light lunch on the boat.
About the Ex-HMAS Hobart
The Ex-HMAS Hobart is a decommissioned Australian naval ship that was deliberately scuttled as a dive wreck off the coast of Adelaide, South Australia, in 2002. Here's a bit more about the ship and its significance:
History of HMAS Hobart
HMAS Hobart (D39) was a guided missile destroyer that served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) from 1965 to 2000. It was built in the United States and commissioned in 1965.
Over its 35 years of service, the Hobart participated in various military operations, including peacekeeping missions and exercises with international navies.
The ship was named after the city of Hobart, Tasmania, and was the third ship to bear the name.
Decommissioning and Scuttling
After being decommissioned in 2000, the Hobart was selected as part of an artificial reef program aimed at creating dive sites and promoting marine life off the coast of South Australia.
In 2002, the ship was deliberately scuttled in the waters of the Neptune Islands, about 20 kilometers off the coast of Port Lincoln, which is located in the state's Eyre Peninsula region.
Artificial Reef and Dive Site
The scuttling of the HMAS Hobart created a unique opportunity for recreational divers to explore a piece of naval history while also promoting marine conservation.
The shipwreck serves as an artificial reef, providing habitat for various marine species, including fish, coral, and other sea life, which thrive in the area. Over time, the wreck has become a popular dive site due to its accessibility, marine biodiversity, and historical significance.
The wreck is located at a depth of around 32 meters (105 feet), making it suitable for experienced divers.
Legacy
The Ex-HMAS Hobart wreck is part of Australia's broader effort to create artificial reefs using decommissioned naval vessels. Other ships, like the HMAS Canberra and HMAS Adelaide, have also been scuttled off different parts of Australia for similar purposes.
As a dive wreck, the Hobart has contributed to both the local tourism economy and environmental preservation. It has also become an important site for underwater photography and marine research.
The scuttling of the HMAS Hobart was a unique chapter in the ship's long history and has turned into a symbol of the growing interest in artificial reefs and their role in marine ecology.
History of HMAS Hobart
HMAS Hobart (D39) was a guided missile destroyer that served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) from 1965 to 2000. It was built in the United States and commissioned in 1965.
Over its 35 years of service, the Hobart participated in various military operations, including peacekeeping missions and exercises with international navies.
The ship was named after the city of Hobart, Tasmania, and was the third ship to bear the name.
Decommissioning and Scuttling
After being decommissioned in 2000, the Hobart was selected as part of an artificial reef program aimed at creating dive sites and promoting marine life off the coast of South Australia.
In 2002, the ship was deliberately scuttled in the waters of the Neptune Islands, about 20 kilometers off the coast of Port Lincoln, which is located in the state's Eyre Peninsula region.
Artificial Reef and Dive Site
The scuttling of the HMAS Hobart created a unique opportunity for recreational divers to explore a piece of naval history while also promoting marine conservation.
The shipwreck serves as an artificial reef, providing habitat for various marine species, including fish, coral, and other sea life, which thrive in the area. Over time, the wreck has become a popular dive site due to its accessibility, marine biodiversity, and historical significance.
The wreck is located at a depth of around 32 meters (105 feet), making it suitable for experienced divers.
Legacy
The Ex-HMAS Hobart wreck is part of Australia's broader effort to create artificial reefs using decommissioned naval vessels. Other ships, like the HMAS Canberra and HMAS Adelaide, have also been scuttled off different parts of Australia for similar purposes.
As a dive wreck, the Hobart has contributed to both the local tourism economy and environmental preservation. It has also become an important site for underwater photography and marine research.
The scuttling of the HMAS Hobart was a unique chapter in the ship's long history and has turned into a symbol of the growing interest in artificial reefs and their role in marine ecology.
