The Batman was a stem driven iron hopper barge built in 1869. She a overall length of 154 ft a beam of 26 ft and a draught of 12 ft giving her a displacement of 388 tons. She was a sister ship to the Fawkner. In 1906 she was involved in a collision with the flora in the Yarra River. On July 10th 1915 under the command of Captain Charman. She was involved in another collision this time with the Awora again on the Yarra River. On August 27 1915 she collided with the steam ship Casino off Point Gellibrand (Williamstown) She was finally scuttled on May 20 1930 in the ships graveyard. She now lies in 50 mtrs of water facing north south with her bow toward the north. Location: Graveyard Depth: 42m to 46m Subject to shipping: No
Unit Settings
| Terrain and Features: | Wreck, Deep |
|---|---|
| Entry Type: | Boat |
| Max Depth: | 46m |
| Visibility Range: | 4m - 12m |
| Experience Level: | Advanced |
| Best Gas: | 21% - 25% O2 |
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