The Zanoni Wreck
Highlights
- Explore the Zanoni Wreck, a remarkably intact 19th-century barque, nestled 10 nautical miles southeast of Ardrossan.
- Discover fascinating artifacts from the wreck on display at the Ardrossan Museum, enriching your historical journey.
- Watch a captivating video in the Museum's Maritime room, bringing the Zanoni's story to life for visitors.
- Secure a diving permit to experience the underwater remnants of this historic shipwreck firsthand.
The Zanoni was a 3 masted Barque which sank on its maiden voyage in 1867 approximately 10 nautical miles south east of Ardrossan.
She was not discovered until April 1983. Many of the artifacts retrieved from the wreck can now be viewed at the Ardrossan Museum. A short video about the Zanoni is available to watch in the Museum’s Maritime room.
The Zanoni is the most intact 19th century merchant sailing vessel located in South Australia. The Zanoni has been declared a Historic Shipwreck under the Historic Shipwreck Act 1981.
You need a permit to dive on this site.
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