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HMAV Bounty Wreck

Adamstown, Pitcairn Islands, Pitcairn Islands

The scattered shallow remains of HMAV Bounty in Bounty Bay, where the vessel was burned in 1790; current sources describe ballast and limited surviving material rather than an intact wreck.

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WaterMarine
AccessConditionally arranged local dive only for experienced certified divers during a suitable visit and calm sea state. No resident dive shop, guaranteed charter, rental inventory or database boat relationship is represented.
ExperienceExperienced certified diver; strong independent skills and prior remote-ocean and wreck-site experience recommended. This is not a penetration dive.
Maximum depthApproximately 3 m according to a current cruising reference; depth and exact boundaries must be reconfirmed locally.
Best seasonNo guaranteed season or schedule. Access depends on the island visit, local permission and support, landing conditions, swell, weather and marine-reserve requirements.
VisibilityPotentially clear, but surf, surge and suspended material in Bounty Bay can change conditions rapidly.

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

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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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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates-25.06800, -130.09400
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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

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Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

A globally significant maritime archaeological site with surviving ballast and scattered remains in shallow Bounty Bay.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Obtain written confirmation from Pitcairn Islands Tourism/local authorities before travel. Bring proof of certification and clarify cylinders, gas, weights, boat support, guide, communications and emergency oxygen. Do not disturb or remove wreck material.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Heavy surge and breaking surf, rocks, boat and landing traffic, limited remains, entanglement, archaeological sensitivity, extreme remoteness and prolonged evacuation.

At the site

Facilities and support

Pitcairn has basic visitor infrastructure but no represented full-service dive centre or chamber. All life-support equipment, gas, oxygen, communications, rescue and evacuation arrangements must be confirmed in advance.

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.