Zanoni is a historic shipwreck protected under the Historic Shipwrecks Act 1981. Furthermore, a 550-metre radius Protected Zone has been established over the wreck since 1983. Entry into the protected zone by any type of vessel, and conducting any underwater activities, such as SCUBA diving, within the protected zone is illegal without a permit and subject to significant penalties.
In 1984, the Ardrossan Barge was sunk 1 nautical mile south of Zanoni to provide an alternative place for fishing. The coordinates of the barge are 34°31’50.5” S; 138°03’41.0” E (34.5307 S; 138.0614 E).
Fishing Spot Zanoni
