The Currajong was originally a passenger steamer and later converted into a coastal collier. As one of the “sixty miler” colliers, she represents an iconic and important part of Sydney’s maritime heritage, supplying coal from the southern coalfields.

On 8 March 1910 the Currajong was struck amidships by the passenger liner Wyreema; she sank within minutes and one life was lost.

The wreck lies about 230 metres off Bradleys Head in roughly 26 metres of water, directly beneath the harbour’s main shipping lane, with thousands of people passing over the site every day on Sydney’s iconic ferries.

Diving the wreck is difficult and hazardous: it is usually only accessible in the early hours when vessel movements are minimal, and conditions include very low visibility, strong currents and occasional bull sharks.

For more info check out Michael McFadyen’s Scuba Diving Website.