The Tobruk was a Landing Ship Heavy of the Royal Australian Navy. She was planned in the 1970's to provide the Australian Army with a dedicated sealift option. She was built from 1978 to 1980 by Carrington Slipways on the Hunter River near Newcastle, New South Wales. She was launched in 1980 and commissioned the following year.
Designed as a flexible roll-on/off heavy lift transport HMAS Tobruk's defining feature was her massive "barn-door" bow doors. Utilising this feature with her stern door and reinforced deck running the length of the ship, Tobruk could carry up to 500 soldiers plus cargo or vehicles. Once loaded she could deploy troops and vehicles directly by beaching.
While the sheer size, unique doors and cargo deck make for a fascinating dive, many other features will interest both casual diver and military wreck enthusiast alike.
For Tobruk Divers there's lots more to do on the Fraser Coast...
Hervey Bay offers visitors ample opportunities for further adventure such as Guided of self-drive tours of World Heritage Listed Fraser Island and Hervey Bay whale watch and whale swims.
