Rotto’s Deepwater Scuttle Ground Public Event / Not To Be Missed!

For one night only, on Tuesday 20 May 2025, at the Old Customs House, 8 Phillimore Street, Fremantle (near the Cliff Street corner), Fremantle Shipping News, in collaboration with the Foundation for the WA Museum, presents Secrets of Wadjemup Kepawirn – The Rottnest Deepwater Scuttle Ground.

Hidden off the coast of Rottnest Island is a mysterious deepwater scuttle ground, filled with old unwanted vessels, barges, submarines, aircraft and military equipment.

Aurora Philpin, WA Museum’s Assistant Curator, Maritime Heritage, and Andrew Oakeley, President of WreckSploration will explain how deep-ocean diving and 3D modelling helped visualise the lost wrecks on Fremantle’s doorstep. You’ll hear about the latest fascinating findings from the site.

Aurora Philpin

Andrew Oakley

This is your opportunity to see and hear all about the deepwater scuttle ground at Rotto, right on Freo’s doorstep.

As seats are limited to 100, you’ll need to reserve your seats ASAP to avoid disappointment.

You can book right here, with a $10 per seat booking fee.

FSN is honoured to be presenting this event in collaboration with The Foundation for the WA Museum.

By Michael Barker, Editor, Fremantle Shipping News

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