SS City of Adelaide, Shipwreck in Australia
The SS City of Adelaide is a sunken vessel located in the waters off Townsville, Australia. The wreck rests on the seafloor and has become a popular destination for underwater exploration.
The ship was built in 1863 and operated as a passenger steamship on ocean routes for decades. It was abandoned in 1912 and eventually sank off the Australian coast.
The wreck holds a special place in local maritime memory as a symbol of the region's seafaring past. People interested in history come to witness this reminder of how the ocean shaped the community.
Only experienced divers can explore the wreck, as it lies at a significant depth underwater. Diving tours are regularly arranged from nearby Magnetic Island when water conditions allow.
Mangrove trees have grown inside the wreck, creating an unexpected ecosystem where land and sea merge. This living vegetation transforms the sunken vessel into a habitat unlike any other.
Location: Townsville City
GPS coordinates: -19.17484,146.82547
Latest update: December 8, 2025 08:21
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