Willie McLaren Wreck

Wellington, New Zealand

Depth

10m

Visibility

3m - 8m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Willie McLaren Wreck

This was a Wooden Hulled Barkentine built in 1874. She sank on November 5, 1989 after running over Steeple Rock, while transporting coal. This ripped a hole in her hull and she started taking on water, and eventually sank. She is broken up and her remains can be found in shallow waters. Many interesting artifacts to be seen.

Willie McLaren Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Reef, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

10m

Visibility Range

3m – 8m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O₂

Marine Life

Groupers
Various
Rays
Butter Fish
Crabs
Trigger Fish
Cray Fish

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