What happened to the Yongala?
Eight nights later, the SS Yongala steamed into a cyclone and sank off the coast of Townsville, killing all 122 people aboard. The tragic event remains one of Australia’s worst peacetime maritime disasters and was later dubbed “Townsville’s Titanic” by Australian newspapers.
How did the Yongala sink?
SS Yongala was a passenger and cargo ship that sank off Cape Bowling Green, Queensland, Australia on 23 March 1911. En route from Melbourne to Cairns she steamed into a cyclone and sank south of Townsville. Sank during a cyclone, 23 March 1911 with the loss of all 122 passengers and crew.
How deep is the Yongala wreck?
33 meter deep
The SS Yongala wreck lies on a 33 meter deep sandy bottom with the top of the wreck at around 15 meters deep. The visibility is not so good and ranges from 10 to 15 meters depending on the tide. There is often a strong current and this dive site is reserved for experienced divers only.
Where is the SS Yongala located?
Situated near Cape Bowling Green off the coast between Townsville and Ayr, the SS Yongala is possibly the best wreck dive in the world.
How deep is the Kittiwake wreck?
65 ft deep
The Kittiwake has a max depth of 65 ft deep with the top of the wreck in around 15ft.
Where is the thistlegorm wreck?
The Red Sea
SS Thistlegorm Wreck is located in the north of The Red Sea, at Shag Rock in the Gulf of Gubal, and can be visited by day trip boats and liveaboards. Day-trip diving boats from Sharm el-Sheikh can take up to four hours to get to the site and offer two-dive day trips.
When did the Yongala sink?
March 23, 1911
The SS Yongala is considered one of Australia’s best wreck dives. On or about March 23, 1911, the luxury passenger steamship sank en route to Townsville during a cyclone. The ship disappeared with no survivors and its final resting place remained unknown for decades.
Why did the USS Kittiwake sink?
At its most shallow, the wreck of Kittiwake was 15 feet (4.6 meters) below the water’s surface and at its deepest, 64 feet (19.5 meters) below the surface. In October 2017, the wreck moved towards a nearby natural reef. It fell to its port side due to wave action from passing Tropical Storm Nate.
Can you dive the Thistlegorm from Hurghada?
Diving the Thistlegorm from Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh is also possible, but you should be prepared for a long day at sea. It can take between three and four hours to reach this dive site, depending on wind and waves. You’ll also be limited to two dives on the wreck if you visit via a day boat.