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Valiant

Valiant

New South Wales, Australia

Depth
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27m

Visibility
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5m - 15m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Valiant

New South Wales, Australia

Valiant
Depth
Depth Icon

27m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

5m - 15m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Valiant

The 22m long small tug - Valiant , lay upright in 27m of water about 1km off broken bay and was sunken during a towing accident in 1981. The sea in this area is open with no reefs and walls so it has attracted an abundance of fishlife. The wreck in penetrable. You can visit the engine room, bridge and crew quarters - amazing site for photographers.

Valiant Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

27m

Visibility Range

5m 15m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 38%

O2

13% at 25m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Bullseye
  • Golden Morays
  • Kingfish
  • Lined Catfish
  • Mackerel
  • Mado
  • Sargent Baker
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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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