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Devon Wreck

Wellington, New Zealand
Depth
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53ft
Visibility
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13ft - 39ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Beginner

About Devon Wreck

The Devon was a 3546 ton English, Steel Hulled Steamer. Today this is the largest wreck dive that Wellington has to offer. She sank in August 1913 after a severe gale and a pounding sea pushed her aground. She is fairly intacts, resting in shallow water, with large amounts of interesting debris surrounding her. Great coral and marine life.

Devon Wreck Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Other, Wreck, Reef
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:16m
Visibility Range:4m - 12m
Experience Level:Beginner
Best Gas:21% - 54% O2

Marine Life

  • Spottys
  • Groupers
  • Octopus
  • Wrasse
  • Rays
  • Various
  • Nudibranchs
  • Cray Fish

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