HMAS J3 Submarine Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

AdvancedRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

November to AprilBest months

16.0–22.0 °CWater (summer)

10.0–14.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The HMAS J3 Submarine is a decommissioned Royal Australian Navy submarine located off the coast of Melbourne, Victoria. It serves as an artificial reef and a popular dive site, attracting divers interested in exploring its structure and marine life.

Diving at the HMAS J3 offers a unique opportunity to explore a historical submarine. The site features various entry points and allows divers to navigate through the submarine's compartments, while also observing the marine life that has made it their home.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 16.0–22.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 10.0–14.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

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

Photo tips

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Use a wide-angle lens for the submarine structure, and consider underwater lights for better visibility.

Location

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