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LOCH ARD

Location

Mutton Bird Island, Loch Ard Gorge, east of Port Campbell

VHR Number

S417

Date lost

01 Jun 1878

Year of construction

1873

Official number

68061

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Statement of Significance

The Loch Ard is historically significant as one of Victoria and Australia's worst shipwreck tragedies. It is archaeologically significant for its remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. It is highly educationally and recreationally significant as one of Victoria's most spectacular diving sites, and popular tourist sites in Port Campbell National Park.

Physical Description

Construction Material Iron

Hull Details One bulkhead, cemented 1873, two decks

Propulsion Sail

Number of Masts 3

Length / Breadth / Depth 263.7 Feet / 38.3 Feet / 23.0 Feet

History

Builder Charles Connell and Co./ Barclay, Curdle & Co.

Built Date 1873

Built Port / Country Scotstoun, Glasgow / Scotland

Registration Number 101 of 1873

Registration Port / Country Glasgow / Scotland

Details

The wreck of the 1693 ton iron clipper Loch Ard is one of Victoria's best known and tragic shipwrecks. Nearing the end of a voyage from Gravesend to Melbourne, the Loch Ard sank after striking Mutton ... more

Voyage Details

Date Lost 01 Jun 1878

Voyage from Gravesend to Melbourne

Cargo

2375 tons general cargo, miscellaneous items including straw hats, umbrellas, perfumery, clay pipes, pianos, clocks confectionary, linen, candles; also industrial cargo including railway iron, cemebt, ... more

Owner General Shipping Co, managed by Aitkin, Lilburn and Co.

Master of Vessel Capt. George Gibb

Weather conditions

night, calm, mist

Cause of Loss

Ran into coastal cliffs after fog prevented navigational fixes being made

Further Details

Number of Passengers 17

Comments on Passenger

conflicting data in newspaper sources, one source says 15 passengers

Number of Crew Members 37

Comments on Crew Members

conflicting data in newspaper sources, one source has 40 crew

Physical Description
Construction Material	Iron
Hull Details	One bulkhead, cemented 1873, two decks
Propulsion	Sail
Number of Masts	3
Length / Breadth / Depth	263.7 Feet / 38.3 Feet / 23.0 Feet

Builder	Charles Connell and Co./ Barclay, Curdle & Co.
Built Date	1873
Built Port / Country	Scotstoun, Glasgow / Scotland
Registration Number	101 of 1873
Registration Port / Country	Glasgow / Scotland
Details	The wreck of the 1693 ton iron clipper Loch Ard is one of Victoria's best known and tragic shipwrecks. Nearing the end of a voyage from Gravesend to Melbourne, the Loch Ard sank after striking Mutton ... more


Date Lost	01 Jun 1878
Voyage	from Gravesend to Melbourne
Cargo	2375 tons general cargo, miscellaneous items including straw hats, umbrellas, perfumery, clay pipes, pianos, clocks confectionary, linen, candles; also industrial cargo including railway iron, cemebt, ... more
Owner	General Shipping Co, managed by Aitkin, Lilburn and Co.
Master of Vessel	Capt. George Gibb
Weather conditions	night, calm, mist
Cause of Loss	Ran into coastal cliffs after fog prevented navigational fixes being made

Number of Passengers	17
Comments on Passenger	conflicting data in newspaper sources, one source says 15 passengers
Number of Crew Members	37
Comments on Crew Members	conflicting data in newspaper sources, one source has 40 crew

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