The FV Miss Shoalhaven is a timber trawler that sank in 1988 and now rests in about 33 m in the Keppel Bay area, around 6 nautical miles from the FV Linda Jane. Like its neighbour, it is a site for local divers with their own boats rather than a regular charter destination. Being wooden, the hull has deteriorated more quickly than a steel wreck would, but what remains forms a reef on the sandy bottom that attracts large numbers of fish.

Local accounts describe the wreck as covered in barracuda, with red jewfish, eagle rays, leopard rays and bull rays around it, and banded sea snakes foraging in the timbers. Visibility of around 20 m is possible, although the site is tide-affected and can be much murkier. The circumstances of the sinking, the vessel's length and its original port are not documented in accessible sources.

The name suggests a link to the Shoalhaven district of New South Wales, but this is not confirmed. At 33 m, the Miss Shoalhaven requires good deep-diving skills and a careful plan. Penetration of a decaying timber hull is not advisable: panels and frames may collapse, and old nets or lines may snag divers.

It suits experienced divers who want a quieter, fish-rich wreck and have access to the position. Combine it with the Linda Jane if both slack-water windows can be worked on the same day.

Launch from Rosslyn Bay Harbour (Keppel Bay Marina, 7 km south of Yeppoon; public boat ramp with trailer parking) or from Great Keppel Island. The Miss Shoalhaven's position is known locally but not published; it lies about 6 nautical miles from the FV Linda Jane. A private boat and local knowledge are required; travel time depends on the mark.

Anchor carefully off the wreck or use a shot line.

Keppel Bay is exposed to the prevailing south-east trades (strongest April-September) and to summer northerlies. The trawler wrecks lie in open water in Keppel Bay and are strongly tide-affected: dive only at slack water (usually around high-water slack for the best visibility) on neap tides, in winds under about 15 knots. Visibility averages around 15-20 m on good days but can fall below 5 m after strong winds or Fitzroy River floods.

Best July-October.

Descend the shot at slack water, circle the timber hull once at 30-33 m, then move up to look over the remaining upper structure before returning to the line within no-decompression limits. Ascend slowly with an extended safety stop.

Depth 33-35 m sits at the recreational limit: plan with a dive computer, use nitrox (EAN28 or lower, check MOD) only if trained, and keep bottom time short to avoid decompression. Carry a reel or SMB and descend and ascend on a shot or anchor line; there is no mooring. Positions are not published and are known to local divers and skippers only.

No regular operator – private boat with local knowledge only.