- You will need a canoe/kayak,the area around GZ is tidal so it can get shallow.
- It's a pleasant paddle so take a look around.
- Do not get out of your boat to retrieve the cache.
- If launching from the recommended area beware of the River Cat and other fast moving boats.
The Wrecks of Homebush Bay
Parts of Homebush Bay were once used as a ship-breaking yard.
In 1966, approval for a ship-breaking yard was granted by the
Maritime Services Board to several private companies. These
companies paid a monthly fee. Vessels were moored in the bay, ready
for breaking-up ashore. In 1970, the MSB constructed a ramp for
this purpose.
There are at least four ships’ hulls and the remains of
several barges and smaller vessels visible in Homebush Bay. The
wrecks still visible are the colliers Ayrfield and Mortlake Bank,
the tug Heroic, the steel boom defence vessel HMAS Karangi, at
least one other smaller vessel and some barges, lighters and
dredges.
