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This wreck is very spread out over the sea floor by the damage that occurred on her fateful day. This is also an indication of how big the TSS Wiltshire really was now covering a vast area. Due to the extreme elements and lengths previous explorers have gone to in a bid to retrieve her hidden treasures has also taken a toll of this once mighty vessel.
Specifications |
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Five mast steamer
Length: 160 metres
Width: 19 metres
Depth: 11 metres
Displacement: 7801ton net
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Engines |
Propulsion twin-screw coal burner
Quad expansion 2x4cy each 6500 hp
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Summary |
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Crew 103 1 stowaway
Date of wreck 31 may 1922 Rosalie bay SE Gt Barrier Island
Carrying 10,000 ton general cargo
No lives lost
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About the Dive TSS Wiltshire |
Sitting in a depth of 9 to 25 metres she now offers a new purpose as an archaeological playground for divers to explore. Covered in growth and home to a huge variety of marine species this wreck is an awesome dive. The best viewing is between 9 and 15 metres as this is where more light penetrates making for better growth.
Resident fish that are commonly found around this wreck include, Red Moki, John Dory, Blennies, Triplefins and crayfish just to mention a few. Having a thick covering of kelps and encrusted life that is kept in order by species that now call the Wiltshire home.
There are multiple entry points on this wreck but they are very small compartments. Extreme care should be taken when entering this ever-changing environment and should only ever be carried out by equally qualified penetration divers.
Excellent photography can be achieved in and around this wreck. An opportunity for capturing the vast spread out wreckage and marine life is well worth documenting.
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