This dive site features the Herschel Wreck, formerly known as the Edith Byrne, a steel hull ship built in 1857 and deliberately abandoned in 1908. While little remains of the original vessel, divers can clearly identify the bow and stern sections, which rest at approximately 20 meters deep. Navigation involves exploring these distinct sections, with the stern offering a very small, accessible swim-through for experienced divers.
As an artificial reef, the Herschel Wreck likely attracts various marine life typical of temperate Australian waters. Divers can expect to encounter local reef fish species, potentially schooling fish around the structure, and macro life such as crustaceans and nudibranchs that colonize the remnants of the wreck.
The best time to visit this dive site would generally align with the better diving seasons in Western Australia, often during periods of calmer seas and good visibility. Divers are advised to be proficient in wreck diving techniques and buoyancy control, especially when attempting the small swim-through. Freedivers with appropriate experience may also find the site suitable for exploring the shallower parts of the wreck structure.
