LocationLonsdale Reef, Port Phillip Heads VHR NumberS427 Date lost1948 Year of construction1947 |
| Physical Description | |
|---|---|
| Propulsion | Motor |
| Length / Breadth / Depth | 22.0 Feet / 8.0 Feet / 2.75 Feet |
| History | |
| Builder | Higgs Bros |
| Built Date | 1947 |
| Built Port / Country | Geelong, Victoria / Australia |
| Details |
The Lorna was out on a fishing voyage when heavy seas split the boat in two. Wayth supported Higginbotham in water. They drifted out in strong tide, were picked up by a vessel with engine trouble which was waiting for tide change; sailed to outside pilot vessel Akuna, which brought wreck victims home. The starboard side of the vessel was salvaged to build a new boat for Point Lonsdale resident, and a collection was taken up to purchase a new boat for Higginbotham. (Frank Ferrier, pers com)
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| Uses of Vessel | |
| Primary Use | Fisheries |
| Voyage Details | |
| Date Lost | 1948 |
| Cargo |
Possibly fish
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| Owner | William Higginbotham |
| Master of Vessel | Captain R. Wayth |
| Weather conditions |
Heavy seas
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| Cause of Loss |
Split in two by big seas
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| Further Details | |
| Number of Passengers | 0 |
| Number of Crew Members | 2 |
| Comments on Crew Members |
Wayth and Higginbotham
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