Darwin Harbour - USS Peary dive & snorkel conditions
Darwin Harbour · Wreck · Boat entry · Depth 15-30 m · Marine protected area
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About Darwin Harbour - USS Peary
USS Peary was sunk by Japanese bombers on 19 February 1942 with significant loss of life; the wreck lies in Darwin Harbour and is dived only through licensed local operators due to strong tidal currents. The deepest section sits beyond recreational limits.
Known for rips
This site can form rip currents. If you're caught in one: stay calm, raise an arm for help, float until it releases you, then swim parallel to the shore. How to spot a rip.
Access — entry & exit
Boat dive only, timed to slack tide window.
Fishing
Not allowed — No fishing at wreck site; heritage-protected
Wildlife recorded nearby
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Site details from https://divebooker.com/uss-peary-baz14632 | https://nt.gov.au/leisure/arts-culture-heritage/visit-a-cultural-or-heritage-site/maritime-heritage. Conditions data from Open-Meteo and WillyWeather — how we rate sites.