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Eidsvold Wreck

Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, Australia

The Norwegian freighter Eidsvold, torpedoed in 1942, is now a shallow, broken wreck dived near Smith Point on Christmas Island.

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Original NBM Artwork

Representative painting of a 1930s motor freighter near Christmas Island, not a verified image of Eidsvold.
Original representative artwork of a period motor freighter; exact appearance of Eidsvold is unverified.Naturally Buoyant Media · Original NBM ArtworkSource ↗
WaterMarine
AccessBoat dive with local operator
ExperienceConfirm with local operator
Maximum depthAbout 18 m reported by local operator
Best seasonSeasonal details pending
VisibilityVisibility varies

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Contributor media

Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
Dive-site video pending
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Dive-site video pending

Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates-10.42850, 105.66500
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Broken WWII freighter wreck and marine growth.

Shipwreck-only module

The wreck

This section appears only on shipwreck records and brings the vessel, its loss, present condition, access, and responsible wreck-diving considerations into one place.

Vessel type
Norwegian motor freighter
Year sunk
1942

Before you arrive

Access notes

Approximate Smith Point map position, not a navigation coordinate. Dive access and conditions should be confirmed locally.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Historic wreck; do not disturb or remove material. Check local conditions.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.