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SAPPHO (H.M.S.)
LocationBass Strait, between Warrnambool and Cape Howe. VHR NumberS605 Date lost18/02/1858 Year of construction1837 |
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Statement of Significance
The HMS Sappho is historically significant as one of Australia s maritime mysteries, and is one of only a handful of Admiralty wrecks in Australian waters including the HMS Sirius(1790) and HMS Pandora (1791).
| Physical Description | |
|---|---|
| Rig | Brig |
| Hull Details | Cost to build - 21 pounds 4 shillings & 4 pence per ton. Sappho carried 16 guns Built with 12 guns |
| Number of Masts | 2 |
| Length / Breadth / Depth | 100.65 Feet / 32.4 Feet / 15.2 Feet |
| History | |
| Builder | Devenport Naval Dockyard under the supervision of Sir William Symonds, Surveyor of the Navy |
| Built Date | 1837 |
| Built Port / Country | Plymouth / England |
| Details |
The Royal Navy brig HMS Sappho operated as a slaver-catcher off the west and east African coasts for nine years. Thomas Fraser was in command when the SAPHHO captured the slavers CAMOONS and ... more |
| Voyage Details | |
| Date Lost | 18/02/1858 |
| Voyage | from Cape Town to Sydney |
| Cargo |
None |
| Owner | Royal Navy |
| Master of Vessel | Commander Fairfax Moresby |
| Weather conditions |
Strong NE winds |
| Cause of Loss |
Foundered at sea and lost without a trace |
| Further Details | |
| Number of Passengers | 0 |
| Number of Crew Members | 147 |