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JOSEPH H. SCAMMELL
LocationPoint Danger Reef, Torquay VHR NumberS373 Date lost27/05/1891 Year of construction1884 Official number88675 |
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Statement of Significance
The Joseph H. Scammell is historically and archaeologically significant as the wreck of an international inward bound cargo vessel. Most research on inward bound historic shipwreck material has concentrated on 19th century British shipwrecks and further knowledge can be learnt from the study and comparison of North American shipwreck cargo material. The Surf Coast wrecks exhibit the fundamental difference between American and European bulk cargo international commercial sailing ... more
| Physical Description | |
|---|---|
| Construction Material | Wood |
| Hull Details | One deck, yellow metalled June 1888, Forecastle 7 tons. American pine? (1970s newspaper article on file) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Number of Masts | 3 |
| Length / Breadth / Depth | 223.0 Feet / 39.2 Feet / 22.5 Feet |
| History | |
| Builder | D. & C. Eaton |
| Built Date | 1884 |
| Built Port / Country | Eatonville, Ontario / Canada |
| Registration Port / Country | St Johns, New Brunswick / Canada |
| Details |
The Joseph H. Scammell was built for the Eastern trade including India, Hong Kong and the Australian colonies by its St Johns, New Brunswick owners and brothers John Walter Scammell, Frederick Ernest ... more |
| Voyage Details | |
| Date Lost | 27/05/1891 |
| Voyage | from New York to Melbourne |
| Cargo |
1500 packets of general merchandise, 400 cases hardware, 17625 cases kerosene, 124 bales printing paper, 25 cases organs, 232 cases tobacco, 325 cases benzine, 80 barrels lubricating oil, 36 packages ... more |
| Owner | Joseph Henry Scammell 4/64 shares John Walter Scammell 47/64 shares William F. Harrison, merchant 3/ 64 shares Joseph H. Merrit, merchant 1/64 shares John Thompson, merchant 6/64 shares John A. Chapman, master mariner, 3/64 shares: all of St John |
| Master of Vessel | Capt. John A. Chapman |
| Cause of Loss |
Forced ashore by strong current whilst waiting for a pilot |
| Further Details | |
| Number of Passengers | 2 |
| Comments on Passenger |
Captain Chapman s wife and daughter |
| Number of Crew Members | 17 |