No one could have envisaged what was to take place the next day. On the 2nd of September. 20 metres of the bow starboard, which was 85% covered with sand, was literally lifted out of the sand and began to float eastwards. For over two hours committee members watched as the wreckage moved in and out with the huge swell.

Sunday the 1st of September 2024 brought a large swell to the Inverloch coastline and by 3pm we could see as much of the Amazon wreckage we had viewed previously in 2020.

Unrelenting waves continued to pound down on the wreckage and eventually the weight of the deadwoods secured it. Although still pivoting, it appeared to be secure.

By late afternoon the committee felt sure that the wreckage had settled. It is thought, that this part of the wreckage has not been revealed for perhaps more than 75 years or even longer.

At 5.30am on Tuesday the 3rd of September, Liam and the Heritage Victoria team arrived to make the most of the low tide. With assistance, sand was carefully removed and 3D photogrammetry undertaken.

3D photogrammetry

We now have this wonderful 3D image which can be rotated, zoomed in and out without losing definition and Liam has labelled sections for our benefit. A great result!

View the 3D image in full-screen.

Amazon – Bow Section 03/09/2024 by Heritage Victoria on Sketchfab

Read more about the September 2024 reveal.