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LUNE
LocationCliffy Island, east of Wilsons Promontory VHR NumberS421 Date lost17/02/1885 Year of construction1874 Official numberunknown |
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Statement of Significance
| Physical Description | |
|---|---|
| Construction Material | Wood |
| Rig | Barque |
| Hull Details | Sheathed with felt & yellow metal. Part iron bolts, salted. Part old materials. |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Number of Masts | 3 |
| Length / Breadth / Depth | 137.0 Feet / 27.0 Feet / 18.3 Feet |
| History | |
| Builder | Simpson |
| Built Date | 1874 |
| Built Port / Country | Glassom Dock / England |
| Registration Port / Country | Helsingborg / Sweden |
| Details |
The wooden barque Lune was carrying 750 tons of coal from Newcastle, NSW to Batavia, Dutch East Indies via Melbourne, Vic. Off Cape Howe the barque struck West to SW gale force winds and a heavy sea. ... more |
| Voyage Details | |
| Date Lost | 17/02/1885 |
| Voyage | from Newcastle to Batavia, via Melbourne |
| Cargo |
750 tons of Coal |
| Owner | C. Henckel |
| Master of Vessel | Captain J. Malmberg |
| Cause of Loss |
Ran ashore and was destroyed by heavy seas |
| Further Details | |
| Number of Passengers | 0 |
| Number of Crew Members | 9 |