LocationCape Everard (Point Hicks) VHR NumberS393 Date lost07/02/1879 Year of construction1877 Official number74680 |
| Physical Description | |
|---|---|
| Construction Material | Iron |
| Hull Details | 1 deck, 2 tiers beams, round stern, clincher built schooner rigged, 65 lb boiler, double bottom 128 ft , 4 x bulkheads, cemented 1877 |
| Propulsion | Steam - Screw |
| Engine Specification | London and Glasgow Engineering and Iron Shipbuilding Co. Ltd |
| Engine Builder | two cylinder compound vertical inverted direct acting 31" & 54" & 33" 150 HP 65 lb boiler, engineer survey 1877 |
| Number of Masts | 2 |
| Length / Breadth / Depth | 252.1 Feet / 33.4 Feet / 14.9 Feet |
| History | |
| Builder | London & Glasgow Engineering & Iron Ship Building Co. Ltd |
| Built Date | 1877 |
| Built Port / Country | Govan, Glasgow / Scotland |
| Registration Number | 7 of 1878 |
| Registration Port / Country | Melbourne / Australia |
| Details |
The iron steamer Kerangie ran ashore at Cape Everard in a dense fog and soon broke up. No lives were lost, but the master was severely criticised for travelling at high speed in the conditions. He lost certificate for six months.
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| Voyage Details | |
| Date Lost | 07/02/1879 |
| Voyage | from Melbourne |
| Owner | J McIlraith & Partners of Melbourne |
| Master of Vessel | Captain McPetrie |
| Weather conditions |
Dense fog
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| Cause of Loss |
Ran ashore in fog
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| Further Details | |
| Number of Passengers | 0 |
| Number of Crew Members | 0 |