Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology
shipwreck photography competition - previous winners
Congratulations to all entrants and to the prize and corporate sponsors who supported this project.
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Winner: Lani Timbrell © 2011Photo: Ex HMAS Perth, Albany, Western Australia -
Winner: Kane Bowman © 2011Photo: HMAS Brisbane, Mooloolaba, Queensland -
Winner: John Charles © 2011Photo: HMAS Gayunda, Queensland -
Winner: Damion Hespe © 2011Photo: SS Yongala, Queensland -
Winner: Shane Wasik © 2011Photo: HMNZS Wellington, Houghton Bay, New Zealand -
Winner: Kane Bowman © 2011Photo: HMAS Brisbane, Mooloolaba, Qld 
Winner: Steve Cartilidge © 2011Photo: Casablanca, Ship's Graveyard, Bass Strait, Vic
Winner: Paul Anderson © 2011Photo: Unknown shipwreck, Middleton Reef, NSW
Winner: Damion Hespe © 2011Photo: SS Yongala, Qld
Winner: Eugene Dagher © 2011Photo: SS Mortlake Bank, NSW-
Winner: Karen Byrnes © 2011Photo: Maheno Wreck, Fraser Island -
Winner: Sam Edmonds © 2010Photo: Bulwer Wrecks, Moreton Island, Qld -
Winner: Sam Edmonds © 2010Photo: Maheno Wreck, Fraser Island -
Winner: Damien Siviero © 2010Photo: SS Birchgrove Park, Sydney NSW -
Winner: Damien Siviero © 2010Photo: Dee Why, Sydney NSW -
Winner: Neil Vincent © 2010Photo: SS Kiama, the Entrance NSW -
Winner: Neil Vincent © 2010Photo: port hole, Maheno Wreck, Fraser Island -
Winner: Neil Vincent © 2010Photo: Collier Birchgrove Park, NSW
2011 competition winners
The Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology announces the winners of their 2011 shipwreck photography competition in each monthly issue of DIVE LOG Australasia magazine.
Photographs entered in the Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology 2011 shipwreck photography competition are of shipwrecks photographed in Australian or New Zealand waters meeting the following categories:
- Shipwreck above water
- Shipwreck underwater with divers
- Shipwreck and nature
- Other underwater cultural heritage
| Month | Winner & photo submission info | Prizes | Sponsor |
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| January | Karen Byrnes Maheno Wreck, Fraser Island [Shipwreck above water] |
1 day charter and 1 night's accommodation for 1 person. | Merimbula Divers Lodge |
| February | Eugene Dagher SS Mortlake Bank, NSW [Shipwreck above water] |
Intova ISS4000 strobe kit RRP $299. | Underwater Cameras |
| March | Damion Hespe SS Yongala, Qld [Shipwreck and nature] |
1 day charter for 1 person on Supercat. | Nautilus Scuba Centre |
| April | Paul Anderson Unknown shipwreck, Middleton Reef, NSW [Shipwreck above water] |
1 day charter and 2 nights accommodation for 1 person. | Yongala Dive |
| May | Steve Cartlidge Casablanca, Ship's Graveyard, Bass Strait, Vic [Shipwreck underwater with divers] |
1 double dive charter. | Wolf Rock Dive |
| June | Kane Bowman HMAS Brisbane, Mooloolaba, Qld [Shipwreck and nature] |
Double dive for 1 with tanks and weights value $160. | SUN REEF - Dive HMAS Brisbane |
| July | Shane Wassick HMNZS Wellington, Houghton Bay, New Zealand [Shipwreck and nature] |
Equipment Voucher $150. | Daktari Sport |
2010 competition winners
The Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology announced the winners of their 2010 shipwreck photography competition in the August 2010 issue of DIVE LOG Australasia magazine.
Photographs entered in the Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology 2010 shipwreck photography competition were of shipwrecks photographed in Australian or New Zealand waters meeting the following categories:
- Shipwrecks above water
- Shipwrecks underwater with divers
- Shipwrecks & nature
| Category | Winner & photo submission info | Prizes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amateur Shipwreck and Nature | Damien Siviero, SS Birchgrove Park, Sydney NSW | Eaglehawk Dive Centre 1 day charter for 1 person | Dive Rite Mask and Snorkel package |
| Amateur Shipwreck and Diver | Damien Siviero, Dee Why, Sydney NSW | HCBS 1 Day charter for 1 person | HDS SEAP 1 years membership and book package |
| Amateur Shipwreck above water | Sam Edmonds, Bulwer Wrecks, Moreton Island, Qld | Digital Diver INTOVA IC600 Camera and housing | Ningaloo Dreaming 2 x Navy pier double dive |
| Professional Shipwreck and Nature | Neil Vincent, SS Kiama, the Entrance NSW | Yongala Dive Charter- 2 nights accommodation for 1 person | |
| Professional Shipwreck and Diver | Neil Vincent, Collier Birchgrove Park, NSW | Nautilus Day Charter 1 person | |
| Professional Shipwreck above Water | Neil Vincent, port hole, Maheno Wreck, Fraser Island | Wolf Rock Day Charter 1 person 1 day charter | |
| Best in Show | Sam Edmonds, Maheno Wreck, Fraser Island | 3 day Cod-hole trip with MBDE for 2 people | |
2010 competition prize sponsors
2010 competition supporting organisations
