What certifications are required?

Swan Dive requires technical diving certification; divers must also have dived within the previous three months and have a recorded dive with Swan Dive within the previous six months.

How deep is the wreck and what is the dive duration?

The Langston sits at about 45 m. The trip runs as a single technical dive per itinerary; maximum dive time is listed at 90 minutes but actual bottom time depends on gas planning and decompression obligations.

Where and when do we meet?

Meet at Port Geographe Marina, 21 Spinnaker Blvd, Geographe WA 6280. Check-in is typically 7:30 a.m. with an 8:00 a.m. departure per the provided itinerary.

What is the group size?

Group size is limited to a maximum of 14 divers to keep teams small and manageable for technical operations.

Can I book if I haven't dived with Swan Dive before?

No. The operator requires proof of a previous dive with Swan Dive within six months; bookings may be reviewed or refused if requirements aren't met.

Is underwater photography allowed?

Yes. Bring proper housings and strobes; respect the site, avoid contact with the wreck and follow penetration and safety protocols set by the dive team.

Langston Wreck: Technical 45m Norwegian Barque Dive Off Geographe, WA

Langston Wreck sits 45 meters below the swell off Geographe, Western Australia, and offers one of the region's most compelling technical dives. Discovered recently by Shipwreck Hunters Australia, the three-masted Norwegian iron barque that foundered in 1902 rests largely intact on sandy bottom amid a low-lying reef. Clear water and prolific reef life turn the wreck into an underwater classroom of history and biology.

Your day begins at Port Geographe Marina (21 Spinnaker Blvd, Geographe WA 6280), where Swan Dive runs a compact, professional operation that keeps group sizes to a maximum of 14. The outing runs roughly six hours: check-in at 7:30 a.m., departure at 8:00, gearing up at about 9:30, a single technical dive with a maximum bottom time of 90 minutes, and return by late morning. Because the Langston sits at 45 m, this is a technical dive that demands rigorous planning - decompression strategy, bailout gas, and redundant surface marker buoys are standard.

What sets Langston apart is the combination of intact ironwork, shallow reef interface and visibility often good enough to photograph structural details. You'll see steel hull plates, spars and the curve of a cargo hold, now colonized by soft corals and schooling fish. The surrounding reef has low relief but high clarity; nudibranchs, wrasse and large pelagics frequent the area, and macro life hides in plates and crevices. The wreck's age - grounded in 1902 - gives divers tangible contact with early 20th-century merchant shipping in Australian waters.

Safety and preconditions are non-negotiable. Swan Dive requires technical diving certification, a logged dive in the past three months, and proof of a previous dive with Swan Dive within six months. Divers must submit a complete dive plan on arrival and carry both orange/pink and yellow surface marker buoys. This operator's strict standards make the Langston an appealing option for experienced technical teams who value conservative, well-managed wreck penetrations.

Whether you're a trained tech diver chasing a rarely visited iron barque or a photographer seeking crisp bluewater exposures, Langston delivers. It's a rare chance to swim through history while practicing advanced diving skills in small groups run by a local operator familiar with currents, winds and seasonal patterns. For teams prepared with correct gases, redundancy and planning, the Langston Wreck is a standout technical objective in the waters off Geographe.

On most days the boat run from Port Geographe takes less than an hour, and the operator times dives to avoid peak swell and current windows; local captains read swell forecasts. Divers can expect surface briefings covering emergency ascent ladders, decompression schedules and bailout logistics, and staff maintain strict gas checks and tally systems so teams enter the water with clear roles and redundant gear.

About Swan Dive

Swan Dive operates from Quindalup in Western Australia, offering guided dives, snorkel experiences and certified dive courses across South West WA. The operator runs day trips to iconic sites such as Busselton Jetty, home to an underwater sculpture trail and more than 300 marine species, and the Ex-HMAS Swan wreck, one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest accessible wrecks. Swan Dive provides specialty and certification courses including Open Water, Rescue Diver, Wreck Diver, Deep Diving, Enriched Air (Nitrox), Advanced Adventurer and refresher programs. Practical training combines theory sessions with hands-on pool and open-water practice, and small groups are used for personalized instruction on selected courses and dives. Regular guided sites include Busselton Jetty, Wright’s Bank, 4 Mile Reef and scheduled monthly trips to deeper pinnacles. Equipment and safety procedures follow industry standards, and experienced instructors guide participants through skills, navigation and emergency techniques. Snorkel Supervisor and Try Scuba options are available for non-certified guests and families seeking shallow-water marine encounters. Swan Dive highlights the HMAS Swan wreck for its accessibility, diverse fish life and unique hull features, making it suitable for wreck specialties and recreational divers. The company’s course list and trip calendar are designed to serve new divers seeking certification, advanced learners expanding limits, and recreational snorkelers wanting curated marine experiences. Based in Quindalup, Swan Dive operates within the biodiverse marine environments of South West Western Australia, focusing on safe, educational and memorable underwater experiences.

Bookings and course schedules are published online with clear prerequisites and safety information and updates.

Langston Wreck: Technical 45m Norwegian Barque Dive Off Geographe, WA

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