NAUTILUS

Location Cape Liptrap VHR Number S485 Date lost 15 Jan 1856 Year of construction 1839

Statement of Significance

Physical Description
Construction Material	Wood
Rig	Schooner
Propulsion	Sail
Number of Masts	2
Length / Breadth / Depth	59.4 Feet / 17.7 Feet / 10.0 Feet
History
Built Date	1839
Built Port / Country	Padstowe, Cornwall / England
Registration Number	70 of 1855
Registration Port / Country	Melbourne / Australia
Details	The schooner Nautilus was wrecked on the beach near Cape Liptrap. Strong winds blew the vessel off course and left it high and dry on the beach. Four of the crew walked overland to Port Albert, leaving the master and a female passenger at the wreck. The men were received with suspicion due to the fact that convicts were known to escape by boat from Van Diemens Land. After they produced a letter from the master to his agent in Melbourne, help was sent.
Voyage Details
Date Lost	15 Jan 1856
Voyage	from Melbourne to Western Port
Owner	Captain Tredwen of Melbourne
Master of Vessel	Capt. Tredwen
Weather conditions	Strong winds
Cause of Loss	Strong winds forced the vessel ashore
Further Details
Number of Passengers	1
Number of Crew Members	4
Comments on Crew Members	The crew walked overland to Port Albert to seek help.