Alkimos Wreck Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

10Max dive depth

10.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

November to AprilBest months

22.0–26.0 °CWater (summer)

16.0–20.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The Alkimos is a 7,000-ton Liberty ship that ran aground and sank off Western Australia in 1963, and its remains are accessible to divers.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 22.0–26.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 16.0–20.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rubble wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting during midday, wide-angle lens recommended for wreck shots.

Location

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