Welcome
Max Gleeson is recognised as one of Australia’s most experienced wreck divers and authorities on NSW, SS Yongala and Truk Lagoon shipwrecks. His interest in diving began with spearfishing in the mid 1960’s. Max is a multi-award winning underwater photographer, his awards include the prestigious Australasian Underwater Photographer of the Year award.
Over many years Max has given numerous presentations promoting Maritime History to various groups such as Dive Clubs, Historical Societies, National Maritime Museum and Oztek Conferences.
Max continues to research and dive wrecks in Australia and overseas, the which are now being shown on his new YouTube channel…@shipwrecksoftheworld878. If you have plans to dive sites like Chuuk Lagoon, Yongala shipwreck or getting into tech diving and keen to dive the NSW shipwrecks, the site is a must. Have a look in the Books area of the website to learn more about the current and upcoming titles.
To order Max's books or USB Sticks, send Max an email via the Contact page. If you are having trouble with the email page, send an email directly to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Buy Now & Watch Instantly Online
The following wreck documentaries are now available to purchase online and watch instantly. Please click a title to visit that page, watch the trailer and buy it. Compatible with most mobile and streaming devices.
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The NSW Wrecks Series - New Release! |
Shipwrecks of Truk Lagoon II - New Release! |
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| At 2 hours 42 minutes, this is the definitive underwater wreck series on NSW wrecks, covering 14 of NSW best known wrecks. | Shipwrecks of Truk Lagoon Vol 2 showcases wrecks that are generally not dived by first time visitors, laregly because they are too deep or too far away or divers simply run out of dives. A number of the wrecks are arguably the best the area has to offer. |
Purchase on USB Sticks Now Available
New to Max’s website is the option of buying either the “NSW series, Yongala documentary or Shipwrecks of Truk lagoon” on a quality USB stick. Max’s work covers over eight hours of quality footage diving some of the best shipwrecks in the world. USB sticks can either be played on a laptop or PC, but are much more enjoyable plugged into a large TV. Most modern TV’s have this facility . Prices range from $35 to $60 for the complete set of works, plus $5 postage. Contact Max to discuss your options. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Shipwrecks Of Truk Lagoon - Vol 1 |
S.S. Yongala - Mystery of a Generation |
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Max received permission to film and captures not only the fascinating journey from stem to stern through the wreck but also the staggering marine life around the wreck. |
This DVD covers 16 of the “classic” shipwrecks, the ships at the top of every diver’s list. A 15th chapter covers aeroplane wrecks. Shipwrecks covered are: Aikoku Maru, Fujikawa Maru, Fumizuki destroyer, Futigami salvage tug, Heian Maru, Hoki Maru, Kensho Maru, Nippo Maru, Gosei Maru, Rio De Janeiro Maru, Shinkoku Maru, San Francisco Maru, Sankisan Maru, Unkai Maru No 6 and Yamagiri Maru, and Aircraft wrecks.
The definitive documentary into the loss of the SS Yongala. The one hour presentation looks into some of the myth associated with the wreck.