SS Marloo, Cargo steamship wreck near Fraser Island, Australia
The SS Marloo is a cargo steamship wreck located in 8 to 9 meters of water northwest of Waddy Point near Fraser Island. Parts of the hull and deck structures remain visible and accessible to divers exploring the site.
The vessel was built in 1891 in England under a different name and was later renamed. In 1914 it struck a submerged object off Sandy Cape and remained at the bottom as currents and storms took their toll.
The wreck draws divers who want to see firsthand how cargo ships of that era were built and operated. It represents an important chapter in Queensland's maritime past that people still visit and remember today.
This wreck is accessible only to divers, and calm water conditions are needed for safe visits. Plan your dive around favorable tidal periods and weather to make the most of your time underwater.
Before becoming the SS Marloo, the vessel sailed under a different name and changed identity over its working years. This transformation tells a story about how merchant ships were recycled and repurposed in the early 1900s.
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