Conditions & tides
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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.
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About this site
The SS Quetta was a British India Steam Navigation Company steamer that struck an uncharted rock in the Adolphus Channel of the Torres Strait, off far north Queensland, in 1890, sinking rapidly with significant loss of life. The wreck lies in the waters near Cape York, in a region known for strong tidal currents due to the funnelling effect of the strait between the Coral Sea and Arafura Sea. Its remoteness and the challenging currents of the Torres Strait mean it is not a casually accessed dive and is generally suited to experienced divers with proper local knowledge of the tides. Beyond its historical notoriety as one of Queensland's worst maritime disasters, specific current depth or visibility figures for the site are not something to state with confidence here.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricataReported here · unconfirmed
Olive Ridley Sea TurtleLepidochelys olivaceaReported here · unconfirmed
Flatback Sea TurtleNatator depressusReported here · unconfirmed
Durable tips from divers — access, hazards, marine life, facilities. For day-of conditions, use the report tool in the conditions card above.
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