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PS Ballina Wreck

Australia

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On 13 February 1879 the Ballina became grounded on the Hastings River entrance bar and the following morning the vessel was entirely swamped and broke in two. The Ballina’s cargo had already been thrown overboard in an attempt to float the vessel and all passengers and crew left the ship safely.

Site details

Depth 11 m max depth
Dive type Wreck

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