The 1973 Mount Gambier cave diving accident was a scuba diving incident on 28 May 1973 at a flooded sinkhole known as "The Shaft" near Mount Gambier in South Australia. The incident …

A pit cave, shaft cave or vertical cave—or often simply called a pit (in the US) and pothole or pot (in the UK); jama in Slavic languages scientific and colloquial vocabulary (borrowed since early …

The floor of the cave is a 333 m (1,093 ft) freefall drop from the lowest side of the opening, with a 370 m (1,210 ft) drop from the highest side, [2] making it the largest known cave shaft in the …

As news spread of the Shaft, adventurous divers travelled from afar to see what all the fuss what about, squeezing their bodies through a tiny gap before descending into a massive clear water...

Apr 17, 2022 · Many Australians would be stunned to find out the otherworldly sight that’s hidden deep underneath, which has been described as being the closest we can get to venturing into …

Mar 25, 2025 · On May 26, 1973, a team of nine divers entered “The Shaft” for a cave diving adventure. While exploring the cave, some of the divers exceeded the planned depth, …

The Shaft, plunging to a depth of 393 feet (120 m), proudly holds the title of being Australia’s deepest underwater cave. Divers gain entry by descending through a modest ground-level …

Dec 15, 2024 · In this story, we follow the gripping tale of two friends who set out to explore the enigmatic depths of the Shaft Sinkhole. Equipped with their diving gear and a thirst for …

The Mount Gambier Cave Diving Disaster happened at a famous South Australian sinkhole known as the Shaft. The incident claimed the lives of Stephen and Christine Millott, Gordon …

Apr 28, 2016 · American cavers were first to descend the 1,200-foot deep Sotano De Las Golondrinas, better known as the Cave of Swallows, in 1966. It’s one of the world’s largest …