Probably one of the most important wreck sites in the Falklands, due to the fact that at least 5 ships have been wrecked around this exposed rock. It is now a protected area and you need permission from the Receiver of Wrecks to dive on this site. One of the wrecks that is described here is that of the Oravia, which struck the rock in 1912 in fine weather, but thankfully without the loss of one life. She was a 3336 ton Pacific Steamship Navigation Company vessel carrying passengers and mail. Captain Poole and the 150-strong crew were all saved.
Diver near hawser pipe on the Oravia's port bow	The infamous Billy Rock
Chain deck pipe from winch to chain locker	Peter Clement pouring a bottle of beer found near the Billy Rock
End of anchor winch	Artist's drawing of the Oravia