Iconic vessel sinks off Brighton to become Adelaide's newest artificial reef

Iconic vessel sinks into retirement to boost algal bloom recovery: Watt, Szakacs, Miller-Frost

The MV Andrew Wilson is today taking her final voyage, sinking six kilometres off the coast of Brighton to become South Australia’s newest artificial reef. The 40-metre grab hopper dredger will make history today as the first vessel to be scuttled in South Australian waters in more than two decades.

Historic Vessel Becomes New South Australian Dive Site

A historic working vessel has begun a new life beneath the waves after being deliberately sunk off South Australia to create an artificial reef and recreational dive site. The 40-metre MV Andrew Wilson was scuttled around six kilometres off Brighton on 7 September, becoming the first vessel to be deliberately sunk in South Australian waters...

Iconic vessel sinks off Brighton to become Adelaide's newest artificial reef

The historic MV Andrew Wilson has been sunk off Brighton to create Adelaide’s newest artificial reef, supporting marine life recovery while opening up a new recreational diving attraction.