LocationWelshpool, Ninety Mile Beach VHR NumberS107 Date lost16/02/1876 Year of construction1841 Official number31875 |
| Physical Description | |
|---|---|
| Construction Material | Wood |
| Rig | Schooner |
| Hull Details | wooden |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Number of Masts | 2 |
| Length / Breadth / Depth | 66.2 Feet / 14.7 Feet / 5.3 Feet |
| History | |
| Built Date | 1841 |
| Built Port / Country | Hobart, Tasmania / Australia |
| Registration Number | 4 of 1845 |
| Registration Port / Country | Melbourne / Australia |
| Details |
The Cascade was an early colonial schooner engaged in carrying stone for harbour works at the entrance to the Gippsland Lakes. It foundered near Welshpool with the loss of one life.
J. Patten was formerly the master of the FLYING SQUIRREL lost in 1875. On voyage from Cape Liptrap to Gippsland Lakes the CASCADE went ashore near Welshpool. Two of the crew reached shore but the master drowned.
#FurtherResearch: Need for further research to determine:
1) Location - Ninety Mile Beach or Welshpool;
2) Nature of loss - foundered or wrecked (Loney states that the crew swam ashore)#
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| Voyage Details | |
| Date Lost | 16/02/1876 |
| Voyage | from Cape Liptrap to Gippsland Lakes |
| Cargo |
Stone
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| Owner | 1842 John Orr 1845 Henry Ludwick 22/64, William Bucker 21/64 and William Witheridge 21/64 J. Patten (jnr) |
| Master of Vessel | J Patten |
| Further Details | |
| Number of Passengers | 0 |
| Number of Crew Members | 3 |
| Comments on Crew Members |
2 crew made it to shore
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