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JOANNA
LocationJoanna Beach between Moonlight Head and Rotten Point VHR NumberS366 Date lost22/09/1843 Year of construction1843 Official numberNone |
Statement of Significance
| Physical Description | |
|---|---|
| Construction Material | Wood |
| Rig | Schooner |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Number of Masts | 2 |
| Length / Breadth / Depth | 38.8 Feet / 12.9 Feet / 6.3 Feet |
| History | |
| Builder | William Cassidy, Launceston? |
| Built Date | 1843 |
| Built Port / Country | Gravelly Beach, River Tamar, Tasmania / Australia |
| Registration Port / Country | Launceston / Australia |
| Details |
The maiden voyage of the schooner Joanna proved to be its last. It left Launceston bound for Port Fairy, but encountered bad weather. Leaking badly, the vessel was driven ashore at what is now known ... more |
| Voyage Details | |
| Date Lost | 22/09/1843 |
| Voyage | from Launceston to Port Fairy |
| Owner | James Jellie of Port Fairy/ John Cassidy of Launceston? |
| Master of Vessel | Captain Joseph George Irving |
| Cause of Loss |
Leaking at sea and driven ashore |
| Further Details | |
| Number of Passengers | 0 |
| Comments on Passenger |
John Gooch, William Seller & F Hurvie |
| Number of Crew Members | 0 |
| Comments on Crew Members |
The surviving crew walked to safety along the coast, and were the first Europeans to have walked the coast between Moonlight Head and Geelong |