Investigator Strait Maritime Heritage Trail - Edithburgh
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Discover the shipwrecks of the Investigator Strait Maritime Heritage Trail on the beautiful Yorke Peninsula.
Between 1849 and 1982, 26 vessels are known to have been wrecked in these waters, with the loss of more than 70 lives. Many of the wrecks are a haven for aquatic life and attract diving enthusiasts from around the world.
The shipwrecks along the trail were selected for various reasons: the strange and tragic circumstances surrounding their loss; their historical significance; or because they provide a fascinating underwater experience for beginners and advanced divers. A number of wrecks still await discovery.
Six land-based interpretive signs are located along the coastline to assist in the interpretation of the wrecks. A water-proof booklet is available from the Department for Environment and Heritage Information Line for a small fee.
