Moltke wreck, Geoffrey Bay (Magnetic Island)
The Moltke is a steamer that ran aground off Cape Bowling Green in 1890/91 and was later scuttled in Geoffrey Bay, Magnetic Island, as an explosives-disposal job; she sank in the wrong place at about 10 m. The wreck now supports a varied marine community and is a known open-water dive and snorkel site close to Townsville. Position is from Wikipedia; check the exact spot with a local operator.
Facts
- Region: Great Barrier Reef South – Yongala to Bundaberg
- Area: Magnetic Island
- Depth: 5–10 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: low
- Type: wreck, shore
- Coordinates: -19.15375, 146.86934 (approximate)
- Highlights: wreck, reef fish, coral
- Unverified: Dive depth/conditions rest on one Wikipedia source; confirm with an operator.
- Tips: Shallow, around 10 m: suitable for newer divers, but check tide and visibility; Magnetic Island is inside the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park – follow zone rules.