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ROVER
LocationBlanket Bay, Cape Otway VHR NumberS587 Date lost06/01/1892 |
Statement of Significance
The remains of the Rover have not yet been reported nor located, and therefore it is impossible to assess its archaeological significance. However it has some historical significance as the remains of a typical small coastal trader ie: representative of a particular type, and as evidence of the difficulties of early trade and supply to the Otway coast.
| Physical Description | |
|---|---|
| Construction Material | Wood |
| Rig | Cutter |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Number of Masts | 1 |
| Length / Breadth / Depth | 0.0 Feet / 0.0 Feet / 0.0 Feet |
| History | |
| Registration Port / Country | Melbourne? / |
| Details |
Mounted-constable Peyton gave a full report to the superintendent of police of the total wreck of the cutter Rover at Blanket Bay on 6 January 1892. The vessel arrived at Blanket Bay at 5 pm on 6 ... more |
| Voyage Details | |
| Date Lost | 06/01/1892 |
| Voyage | from Melbourne to Blanket Bay |
| Cargo |
Stores for Glenaire Station and cargo for Apollo Bay |
| Master of Vessel | Henry Jeffrey |
| Weather conditions |
Gale |
| Cause of Loss |
Blew onto rocks |
| Further Details | |
| Number of Passengers | 0 |
| Comments on Passenger |
Mr Robert Formby and Mr Robinson |
| Number of Crew Members | 0 |
| Comments on Crew Members |
Daniel Cunningham |