Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Yongala Wreck, Australia



The wreck sits in tact on a sandy bank listing to the starboard side at 60-70 degrees. The top of the wreck lies just 16 metres below the surface while the deepest part lies in 30 metres of water. Since 1911 the wreck has gradually become a dynamic artificial reef hosting an enormous range of corals and fish.

The colours are dazzling. A dream in Technicolour. Lurid purple, red, yellow, in fact every colour coral covers the whole structure. I can't think of any otherway to describe it other than an exquisite coral garden. A small piece of heaven.

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