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S.S. GUNUNDAAL
LocationCape Howe, VHR NumberS300 Date lost03/11/1929 Year of construction1915 |
Statement of Significance
The Gunundaal has historical significance for its involvement in World War I as a minesweeper. It can be compared with other wrecks such as the Brolga and HMAS Goorangai that were similar Castle-type trawlers wrecked in Victorian waters.
| Physical Description | |
|---|---|
| Construction Material | Iron |
| Hull Details | One deck, two masts, ketch rigged, elliptical stern, clincher built, straight head, three water tight bulkheads |
| Propulsion | Steam - Screw |
| Number of Masts | 2 |
| Length / Breadth / Depth | 115.0 Feet / 22.0 Feet / 11.9 Feet |
| History | |
| Builder | Smith s Dock Co. Ltd, Middlesborough |
| Built Date | 1915 |
| Built Port / Country | South Bank-on-Tees / England |
| Registration Number | 2 of 1928 |
| Registration Port / Country | Sydney / Australia |
| Former Details of Registration | 10 of 1923 |
| Details |
The Gilbert San was a 'Castle' type steam side trawler, capable of a speed of 8-10 knots built in 1915 at Southdale on Tees, England at a cost of 12,600 pounds. Originally intended for an ... more |
| Voyage Details | |
| Date Lost | 03/11/1929 |
| Voyage | from Sydney to Cape Everard, southern fishing grounds |
| Owner | 1915-22: State Trawling Industry 1923-24: Stanford Ltd 1925: not listed 1926-27: Coastal Trawling Co. Ltd. 1928-29: Red Funnel Ltd., Charles Caminiti trading as Cam and Sons |
| Cause of Loss |
Ran ashore on Cape Howe |
| Further Details | |
| Number of Passengers | 0 |
| Number of Crew Members | 0 |