Meet the site
The FV Linda Jane is a trawler wreck lying in about 35 m in the Keppel Bay area, and one of two little-known fishing-boat wrecks that local divers visit when conditions allow. Its position has never been published and is known only to locals, which has helped preserve its fish life. Like many trawler wrecks on the Queensland coast, the Linda Jane has become a fish magnet on an otherwise featureless seabed. Local descriptions list groper, large red emperor and large red jewfish living around the hull, together with coral trout, lionfish, turtles, sea snakes and eagle rays. Visibility is about 20 m on a good day, but the site is strongly affected by tide and should be dived at slack water. Details of the vessel itself, including its size, construction and the circumstances of its loss, are not documented in accessible sources, so divers should treat each visit as exploratory and avoid penetration. At 35 m, bottom time on air is short and nitrogen narcosis is a factor; a slow, deliberate lap of the wreck is the usual plan. The Linda Jane suits experienced deep divers with their own boat or a local contact, and is worth combining with the Miss Shoalhaven, about 6 nautical miles away, if the tide window allows. It is not part of the regular Keppel dive operator's schedule. For most visitors, the value of these two wrecks lies in the large fish they attract rather than in the structures themselves, which are small and gradually breaking down.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
FV Linda Jane Wreck is recorded as Wreck in Capricorn Coast & Keppel Islands. The listed access is boat (day trip). Confirm the actual meeting point, route and permission to visit; a map pin does not establish any of these.
Topics flagged by the stored research
These are questions prompted by the existing notes, not a verified or complete hazard assessment.
- Current and timing
- Ask how the operator assesses the current window for the actual route. Historical tide notes are not a departure instruction.
- Lines and obstructions
- Discuss any known entanglement concerns and the suitability of the planned area.
- Planned depth
- Confirm the intended route and training requirements; the recorded maximum is not a target.
- Overhead environments
- Ask whether the plan stays entirely in open water. A wreck or cave listing is not permission or training to enter.
Historical access notes exist for this record, but have not been independently verified for current use. Request current directions from the operator or site manager rather than following an old entry description.
Questions, answered
Is FV Linda Jane Wreck suitable for my certification?
The record lists Deep/Advanced + experience. That does not establish suitability for every route or day. Share your training, recent experience and equipment needs with the operator and ask about the specific proposed dive.
Can I book FV Linda Jane Wreck through YouDive?
YouDive is an independent research directory. Contact an operator directly to confirm whether it currently runs the trip, the inclusions and the booking terms.
What you might see
Groper, large red emperor, large red jewfish, turtles, sea snakes, eagle rays, coral trout, lionfish, schooling baitfish
Location
A trawler wreck in 35 m in the Keppel Bay area whose position is known only to local divers; strongly tide-affected, with big groper, red emperor and jewfish.
Before you make plans
Conditions, access and operator schedules can change. This is a location guide, not a dive plan. Ask a local operator about current conditions and suitability for your training and experience.
Sources & further reading
marinelife.org.auRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.