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SS Oakland

SS Oakland

New South Wales, Australia

Depth
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28m

Visibility
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5m - 15m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

SS Oakland

New South Wales, Australia

SS Oakland
Depth
Depth Icon

28m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

5m - 15m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About SS Oakland

11 people lost their lives in the1903 SS Oakland's demise. This 47m long ship lies about 26 deep. When you are at the mooring you'll see a wheel with a rope tide to the ship which you can follow. It has been well accepted by the ocean and though not penetrable the hull is intact and the marine life is abundant.

SS Oakland Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

28m

Visibility Range

5m 15m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 37%

O2

14% at 26m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Blind Sharks
  • Bulleyes
  • Eastern Pomfrets
  • Estuarine Catfish
  • Kingfish
  • Pufferfish
  • Snapper
  • Stingrays
  • Sweep
  • Trevally
  • Various
  • Wobbegong
  • Yellowtail
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Location

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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