HMAS J4 Submarine Suggest edit

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26Max dive depth

26.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 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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This British-built First World War submarine was scuttled in 1927 and lies in roughly 26 metres of water off the Victorian coast. Its broken bow is a distinctive feature of the wreck.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 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: Yes
A diving permit is required for access to the site.
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Bottom types:
sand rubble artificial reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting is during midday; use wide-angle lenses to capture the submarine and marine life.

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