Meet the site
The Lintrose was a small iron twin-screw river steamer built in 1897 by Fleming and Ferguson of Paisley, Scotland, measuring 126.5 ft by 26 ft with a draught of 5.9 ft and a tonnage of 148. She was wrecked in 1932 near the Iron Pot while carrying telegraph poles, after her cargo shifted in heavy weather. The Marine Life Network guide places the wreck halfway between the Iron Pot and the next large rock to the north, in 2-5 m – very shallow at low tide – and notes that little remains apart from steel plate, the motor and a pair of steel propellers. Even so, the twin propellers and engine are recognisable and make an interesting focus for a shallow dive or snorkel, and the wreckage has become encrusted with weed, sponges and small invertebrates that attract wrasse, leatherjackets and other reef fish. The site's shallow depth and proximity to the Iron Pot make it an easy add-on to a reef dive there. It is suitable for newer divers and snorkellers, though surge can be a nuisance in any swell. The Iron Pot area has a long maritime history – the lighthouse dates from 1832 – and the Lintrose is one of several small vessels lost around the Derwent entrance. As with all historic wrecks, look but do not remove anything. Plan the visit on a higher tide to avoid grounding the boat and to give a little more water over the wreck. A mask, snorkel and fins are enough for a good look on a calm day, while scuba divers can take their time photographing the propellers and the life that has colonised the steel.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
SS Lintrose is recorded as Wreck in Hobart & Derwent. 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.
- Other water users
- Ask about vessel activity, exclusion areas and the agreed surface arrangements.
- Water movement
- Ask how swell and local exposure affect the proposed entry, exit and route.
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 SS Lintrose 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 SS Lintrose 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
Weed, sponges, encrusting invertebrates, wrasse, leatherjackets, small reef fish
Location
Remains of a small iron river steamer wrecked in 1932 in shallow water near the Iron Pot, halfway between the island and the next large rock to the north.
Facilities nearby
South Arm boat ramp; fills in Hobart.
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.