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SACRAMENTO
LocationLonsdale Reef, Port Phillip Heads VHR NumberS601 Date lost27 Apr 1853 Year of construction1850 |
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Statement of Significance
| Physical Description | |
|---|---|
| Construction Material | Wood |
| Rig | Barque |
| Hull Details | Yellow metalled, copper fastened. Classified Lloyd'sA1, 1852 |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Number of Masts | 3 |
| Length / Breadth / Depth | 0.0 Feet / 0.0 Feet / 0.0 Feet |
| History | |
| Built Date | 1850 |
| Built Port / Country | Sunderland / England |
| Registration Port / Country | London / England |
| Details |
The Sacramento was a 430-ton net (447-ton gross) three-masted wooden barque built in Sunderland, England and owned by Teighe & Co. of London, having previously been owned by Pryde & Co. of Liverpool. ... more |
| Voyage Details | |
| Date Lost | 27 Apr 1853 |
| Voyage | from London to Melbourne |
| Cargo |
60,000 pounds specie, approx. 30 tons cargo, mainly spirits |
| Owner | Teighe & Co. |
| Master of Vessel | Captain William Holmes |
| Weather conditions |
Wind: W; force 2; fine night; ebb tide |
| Cause of Loss |
Foundered |
| Further Details | |
| Number of Passengers | 300 |
| Comments on Passenger |
Approximately 300- 450 government immigrants |
| Number of Crew Members | 0 |