While wading about the Townsville waterfront during the king tide , our Shipping Reporter , the only one north of Bondi , was shocked to see what looked like disheveled people locked up behind a high wire fence in a Pacific Marine Group yard.
On closer examination , he discovered they appeared to be two statues, perhaps made from metal , on the back of or standing next to a truck .
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In any case , there was clearly an interesting story to be had , so he contacted Pacific Marine , a big player in the port of Townsville, with involvement elsewhere in the nation and Pacific.
It seems the statues are part of Townsville's Museum of Underwater Art designed to promote conservation of the Great Barrier Reef and provide snorkelling and scuba diving attractions . Made by British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor, these two are waiting to be placed in position.
Fourteen days ago Paciific Marine marked its completion of deepening Townsville's shipping channel which will enable larger vessels , including cruise and military ships to call .
