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![417_LochArd_HistoricView 417_LochArd_HistoricView](https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/vhd-images/shipwrecks/000/000/341.jpg)
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![417_LochArd_HistoricView 417_LochArd_HistoricView](https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/vhd-images/shipwrecks/000/000/341.jpg)
![417_LochArd_HistoricPrintOfWreck 417_LochArd_HistoricPrintOfWreck](https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/vhd-images/shipwrecks/000/000/336.jpg)
![417_LochArd_BrokenCrockery 417_LochArd_BrokenCrockery](https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/vhd-images/shipwrecks/000/000/339.jpg)
![417_LochArd_Debris 417_LochArd_Debris](https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/vhd-images/shipwrecks/000/000/342.jpg)
![417_LochArd_WoodRemains 417_LochArd_WoodRemains](https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/vhd-images/shipwrecks/000/000/337.jpg)
![417_LochArd_MetalArtefact 417_LochArd_MetalArtefact](https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/vhd-images/shipwrecks/000/000/340.jpg)
![417_LochArd_Spoons 417_LochArd_Spoons](https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/vhd-images/shipwrecks/000/000/343.jpg)
![417_LochArd_LochArdPeacock 417_LochArd_LochArdPeacock](https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/vhd-images/shipwrecks/000/000/338.jpg)
![417_LochArd_SitePlan_diveinfosheet_1992 417_LochArd_SitePlan_diveinfosheet_1992](https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/vhd-images/shipwrecks/000/000/562.jpg)
Statement of Significance
The Loch Ard is historically significant as one of Victoria and Australia's worst shipwreck tragedies. It is archaeologically significant for its remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. It is highly educationally and recreationally significant as one of Victoria's most spectacular diving sites, and popular tourist sites in Port Campbell National Park.