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FIJI
LocationWreck Beach, Moonlight Head VHR NumberS259 Date lost06/09/1891 Year of construction1875 Official number74478 |
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Statement of Significance
The Fiji is archaeologically significant as the wreck of a typical 19th century international sailing ship with cargo. It is educationally and recreationally significant as one of Victoria's most spectacular historic shipwreck dive sites with structural features and remains of the cargo evident.
| Physical Description | |
|---|---|
| Construction Material | Iron |
| Rig | Barque |
| Hull Details | Moulded depth 25', classified 100 A1, 2 decks, raised quarterdeck 12', forecastle 31.5', built under special survey, cemented 1875, two bulkheads. In 1875 the vessel's dimensions were 235.1 x 36.6 x 23.0 |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Number of Masts | 3 |
| Length / Breadth / Depth | 229.4 Feet / 36.3 Feet / 23.0 Feet |
| History | |
| Builder | Harland and Wolfe |
| Built Date | 1875 |
| Built Port / Country | Belfast / Ireland |
| Details |
The barque Fiji left Hamburg on 22nd of May 1891. The vessel went ashore at 3 am on the morning of the disaster in squally and boisterous weather soon after sighting Cape Otway. The wind had suddenly ... more |
| Voyage Details | |
| Date Lost | 06/09/1891 |
| Voyage | from Hamburg to Melbourne |
| Cargo |
Spirits, toys, dynamite and other general cargo. Pianos, Cigar boxes, pig iron, dynamite, bitters, spirits, matches, furniture, glass, paper, chemicals, steel and iron wire, hardware, sewing machine, ... more |
| Owner | W.J. Mayers, Son & Co. |
| Master of Vessel | Capt. Vickers |
| Weather conditions |
Squally, thick |
| Cause of Loss |
The Fiji left Hamburg on 22nd May. The vessel went ashore at 3.00am on the morning of the disaster after squally and boisterous weather soon after siting Cape Otway. The wind had suddenly veered, and ... more |
| Further Details | |
| Number of Passengers | 0 |
| Number of Crew Members | 0 |