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SCHOMBERG
LocationPeterborough, Curdies Inlet VHR NumberS612 Date lost26/12/1855 Year of construction1855 |
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Statement of Significance
Schomberg was a large clipper ship built for James Baines' famous Black Ball Line. Schomberg has historical significance as one of the luxurious ships built to bring emigrants to Australia, cashing in on the gold rush era. The clipper is one of only three clipper wrecks in Victorian waters that operated the England to Australia run. While the other two, Empress of the Sea and Lightening, were built by the famous American shipbuilder, Donald MacKay, ... more
| Physical Description | |
|---|---|
| Construction Material | Wood |
| Rig | Full Rigged Ship |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Number of Masts | 3 |
| Length / Breadth / Depth | 288.0 Feet / 45.0 Feet / 29.5 Feet |
| History | |
| Builder | Alexander Hall and Co. |
| Built Date | 1855 |
| Built Port / Country | Aberdeen / Scotland |
| Registration Port / Country | Liverpool / England |
| Details |
Schomberg was a three masted wooden clipper ship, built in 1855 at Aberdeen for James Baine?s famous Black Ball line. The Schomberg story was almost the nineteenth century's Titanic; built at great ... more |
| Voyage Details | |
| Date Lost | 26/12/1855 |
| Voyage | from Liverpool to Melbourne |
| Cargo |
General |
| Owner | James Banes & Co., Liverpool - The Black Ball Line |
| Master of Vessel | Capt. James Bully Forbes |
| Weather conditions |
SE force 2, clear day |
| Cause of Loss |
Navigational error, vessel went ashore |
| Further Details | |
| Number of Passengers | 0 |
| Number of Crew Members | 0 |