Lady Bowen

Queensland, Australia

Depth

34m

Visibility

5m - 15m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Lady Bowen

Originally built by the Queensland Steam Navigation Company in 1864 a paddle steamer with sails, this vessel was originally 210.5ft in length,. When the Australian Steam Navigation company took ownership of her she was lengthened to 228ft. She underwent another overhaul in 1889 becoming a four Amsted schooner, loosing the steam machines and paddles. In 1894 she hit a reef two hours form Cairns and was discovered in 1996 lying in 34m of water. After one hundred years of rotting most of the timber has worn away but thee steel hull is still intact and the marine life is abundant even hammerheads!

Lady Bowen Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

34m

Visibility Range

5m – 15m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 32%

O₂

Marine Life

Lionfish
Gropers
Turtles
Wobbegong Sharks
Trevally
Hammerhead Sharks
Olive Sea Snakes
Bull Rays

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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