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J5 Sub

J5 Sub

Victoria, Australia

Depth
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36m

Visibility
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2m - 6m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

J5 Sub

Victoria, Australia

J5 Sub
Depth
Depth Icon

36m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

2m - 6m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About J5 Sub

The 36m Sub was probably the first of the J Class submarines to be regularly dived. It lies in 36m and has been referred to as the Yellow Submarine, a reference to the yellow zoanthids that decorate a large portion of the hull. The submarine sits upright on a sandy bottom, and is virtually intact. An interesting dive can be had swimming along the outside, due to the proliferation of marine growth, and the numerous fish present.Penetration inside the wreck is possible at several points, where large plates were removed from the hull prior to scuttling. However , caution must always be exercised, and octopus regulators, good torches and a reliable buddy are all obvious pre-requisites. While swimming through the interior of these submarines, one cannot help admiring the courage of the forty-four crewmen, who lived in such confined quarters for extended periods. Due to the limited bottom time at 36m, this submarine cannot be fully explored in the dive. However it represents an exciting and challenging location to which the experienced diver will want to return , time and time again. Location: Graveyard Depth: 33m to 36m Subject to shipping: No

J5 Sub Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

36m

Visibility Range

2m 6m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 30%

O2

14% at 34m / 32%

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Dive Site Hazards

  • Deceptive Entry Openings — Openings may become restrictive inside due to angle, collapse, or corrosion.

  • Surge-Induced Internal Silt Shift — Internal surge can move silt and debris without direct contact.

  • Partial Overhead Environment — Many wrecks limit direct ascent even without full penetration.

  • Fine Rust Particle Silt-Out — Disturbed rust particles can rapidly reduce visibility.

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