The Angler Magazine

Ardrossan Ardrossan is a small town with a small shipping port, about 150 kilometres from Adelaide. There is a shipwreck off the wa- ters of Ardrossan that makes for good fishing. No. 5 Barge is a ship was sunk to create an artificial reef for fishing activities. This ship was to replace a historical wreck, the Zanoni, that sunk there on 11 February 1867, and was discovered on 17 April 1983; and was then the go to place for anglers. Look at that crab signage. What do you think this means? In May 1983, the area around the Zanoni; a radius of 550 me- tres, was declared a protected area. This was done to preserve the wreck which is said to be one of the best preserved 19th century shipwreck of a merchant sailing vessels in Australia. Entry into the area requires a permit, should one decides to visit. Home Contents Subscribe Contact