PS Ballina Wreck

★★★★☆ (10)

On 13 February 1879 the Ballina became grounded on the Hastings River entrance bar and the following morning the vessel was entirely swamped and broke in two. The Ballina’s cargo had already been thrown overboard in an attempt to float the vessel and all passengers and crew left the ship safely.

Wreck Dive,lots of fish life in and around the wreck. Sciorpionfishes, Nudibranchs, grey nurse sharks and many more

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Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Total number of species: 28

Clownfish

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Total number of species: 40

Jackfish

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Total number of species: 250

Scorpionfish

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