Defender Wreck

Wellington, New Zealand

Depth

Visibility

2m - 6m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About Defender Wreck

The Defender was a Australian Wooden Hulled Steamer. She was transporting a cargo of Motor Spirits when a fire broke out on her while moored in Kings Wharf. On August 2, 1918, shortly after she cauf=ght fire, she was towed from the wharf, cut loose, and drifted to Somes Island where she eventually exploded and sank. She rests in shallow water and is still very much intact. Here you will find many interesting artifacts to explore. Beautiful corals and marine life envelopes her.

Defender Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Other, Wreck

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

Visibility Range

2m – 6m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O₂

Marine Life

Nudibranchs
Spottys
Trigger Fish
Octopus
Wrasse
Crabs
Groupers
Various

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