HMAS SWAN 2003
The HMAS Swan wreck is a battleship that was scuttled in 1997
off the coast of Dunsborough WA, to provide a dive site and also for
coral and marine life to turn into their home.
It was fantastic - the visibility was awesome, right down to the bottom
- there were fish everywhere, and the entire wreck was covered in floaty
misty weed that looked like hair. Approaching the bow was awesome, but
there were too many other divers flailing around and making bubbles.
That was the main bummer of the dive - loads of divers, loads of dive
companies - it was really crowded, and something that will be damaging
all the young coral trying to get established there. I'm hoping in the
future they will restrict entry to the inside of the ship once the growth
gets bigger?
Click thumbnail to view larger image. Click HERE
to view 2002 SWAN photos. Big thanks to Busselton
Naturaliste Dive for taking care of us for the day.
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"You lookin' at me? Huh? PUNK???"
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Beeeeoootiful batfish, as curious as ever.........
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This was right at the front on the bow, again the
camera doesn't do justice to the colours
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I love this photo of Hyla at the Crows Nest!
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...I should have gone to the front and done a Kate
Winslet.....
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Must wear gloves in the future to avoid scaring people
with my claw-like hands....
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