MARIE GABRIELLE
LocationWreck Beach, Moonlight Head VHR NumberS448 Date lost25/11/1869 Year of construction1864 |
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Statement of Significance
| Physical Description | |
|---|---|
| Construction Material | Wood |
| Rig | Barque |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Number of Masts | 3 |
| Length / Breadth / Depth | 0.0 Feet / 0.0 Feet / 0.0 Feet |
| History | |
| Built Date | 1864 |
| Built Port / Country | Nantes / France |
| Voyage Details | |
| Date Lost | 25/11/1869 |
| Voyage | from Foochow to Melbourne |
| Cargo |
Tea - 2641 half chests, 3017 chests, 1091, half chests, 488 boxes of tea consigned to H Langdon and Co.
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| Master of Vessel | Capt. Blanchard |
| Weather conditions |
South westerly gale
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| Cause of Loss |
Forced ashore by a strong SW gale which broke the ship in two.
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| Further Details | |
| Number of Passengers | 0 |
| Number of Crew Members | 11 |