Alberta Wreck Thu 7am

Sea's have abated, get in before the next cataclysm

Alberta - the largest vessel lost at Tweed Heads. The new 3168 tons steamer ran aground on the Sutherland Reef south of Fingal lighthouse on 19 October 1890. On a voyage from Japan to Melbourne with coal. The crew of 36 reached Tweed Heads safely in the boats. The 103.60 metres steel single screw steamship owned by the Alberta Steamship Company was built at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK in 1888. Wreck site located.

Things to remember.....

• Time at shop 7am Qld
• Book in (in the orange booking area to the right)
• Open water dive and above Certification
• Gear safe and checked
• Hire Gear
• Batteries charged
• Sun Hat
• Fat Tank (lots of air)