Kiryo Maru

Kiryo Maru Fremantle is a shipwreck located at the Cathedral Rocks in Rottnest Island.

The ship was built in 1970 and had a crew of 18 people aboard when it wrecked. The shipwreck occurred in 29440 when the propeller shaft broke while en route to Fremantle. The coordinates of the wreck are latitude -32.020345 and longitude 115.449514, with a minimum depth of 6.00 meters. The ship had an engine type N and a unique number of 907. It sunk due to wrecking, as stated by the sunk code. The ship remains are still visible and can be explored by interested divers. The site is inhabited by various marine creatures, including schools of fish, moray eels, and crustaceans such as lobsters and crabs. The best time to visit the shipwreck is during the summer months of December to February when the water temperature is warm and visibility is excellent. Rottnest Island can be accessed by ferry from Perth, Hillarys Boat Harbour, or Fremantle. Visitors can arrange a dive tour with reputable diving companies in the area, which often include guided tours, boat transfers, and diving gear. It is recommended to book in advance, especially during peak seasons.