Meet the site
The Mayhill was lost at Geraldton in 1895, and her iron wreckage now lies spread across an area of about 100 by 20 m in 6 m of water, roughly 400 m south-east of the harbour entrance. Marine Life Network lists it as a shore dive possible only in low swell and light winds.
The scattered plating, frames and fittings have become an artificial reef, with sponges, weed and ascidians on the iron and fish such as buffalo bream, sweep, herring and wrasse sheltering among the wreckage. Crayfish are common in the gaps, as on all Geraldton reefs.
Little else has been published about the site, and it is rarely dived. It is a shallow, easy dive of mostly historical interest for divers based in Geraldton, and a fallback when Point Moore is unsuitable. The wreck is protected historic material.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Mayhill Wreck (Geraldton) is recorded as Wreck in Geraldton & Abrolhos Islands. The listed access is shore. 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.
- Other water users
- Ask about vessel activity, exclusion areas and the agreed surface arrangements.
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 Mayhill Wreck (Geraldton) suitable for my certification?
The record lists Open Water. 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 Mayhill Wreck (Geraldton) 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
Buffalo bream, sweep, herring, wrasse, western rock lobster, sponges, weed
Location
Iron wreckage of a sailing ship lost in 1895, spread over about 100 x 20 m in 6 m, about 400 m south-east of the Geraldton harbour entrance.
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.