The Auriga

Victoria, Australia

Depth

57m

Visibility

3m - 9m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About The Auriga

The Auriga was a 3 mast iron barque built in1869 by Iliff & Mounsey, Sunderland UK. Her overall length was 164.5 ft, her beam was 28.1ft and her draught was 17.3 ft giving her a displacement of 476 tons. She was acquired in 1914 by Howard Smith as a hulk, reg. Sydney Reported scuttled in ships' graveyard, Barwon Heads Feb. 5. 1930. Location: Graveyard Depth: 55m to 57m Subject to shipping: No

The Auriga Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Deep

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

57m

Visibility Range

3m – 9m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

—

Marine Life

Various

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