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The Lusitania

The Lusitania ( 1911 ):

This Portuguese 5 557 ton passenger liner was sunk two days after it hit Bellows Rock at midnight on 18 April 1911. Only eight people lost their lives when their lifeboat capsized. Conditions have to be perfect to dive this site and it is recommended that only more experienced divers attempt it due to significant turbulence that may arise quickly.

Max Depth: 37 meters
Boat dive

The Katzmaru

The Katzmaru ( 1970 ):

This oriental trawler sank in 1970 and is still very much intact. Marine life and many fish have now claimed her for a home.

Max Depth: 32 meters
Boat Dive

The Aster

The Aster:

This trawler was scuttled recently in Hout Bay; it is largely intact and penetrable. It has now formed an artificial reef attracting a large variety of Marine life.

Max Depth: 32 meters
Boat Dive

The Oakburn

The Oakburn ( 1906 ):

Two lives were lost when this British cargo steamer was wrecked due to heavy fog on 21 May 1906. The engine block and boilers lie at the bottom. Today kelp is abundant whilst the marine life is not very colorful.

Max Depth: 25 meters
Boat Dive

The Maori

The Maori ( 1909 ):

It was a foggy, drizzling night on 5 August 1909. This British cargo steam ship was carrying explosives, crockery, glassware, sewing machines musical instruments and water piping from London to New Zealand. Thirty-two lives were lost when she sank after striking a rock. Today the Maori is largely intact and surrounded by kelp, fish and crayfish.

Max Depth: 25 meters
Boat Dive

The Romelia

The Romelia ( 1977 ):

This 20 000 ton Liberian oil tanker sank during the storm of 29 July 1977. She was being towed with the Antipolis to a breakers yard when the cable snapped.

Max Depth: 18 meters
Shore Dive

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