LocationBass Strait, between Gippsland lakes and Port Phillip VHR NumberS644 Date lost02 Mar 1866 Year of construction1862 Official number53954 |
| Physical Description | |
|---|---|
| Construction Material | Wood |
| Rig | Ketch |
| Hull Details | 1 deck, sharp stern carvel built no galleries, no figurehead |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Number of Masts | 2 |
| Length / Breadth / Depth | 53.5 Feet / 15.9 Feet / 4.9 Feet |
| History | |
| Built Date | 1862 |
| Built Port / Country | Williamstown, Victoria / Australia |
| Registration Port / Country | Melbourne / Australia |
| Details |
Vessel lost in March 1866 on her voyage from Gippsland Lakes to Melbourne. Gale took four other ships at the same time. Mandarin, Victory, Surprise Pomona, and Bitter Beer.
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| Voyage Details | |
| Date Lost | 02 Mar 1866 |
| Voyage | from Gippsland Lakes to Melbourne |
| Owner | Thomas Jones and Daniel Ross, mariners, of Williamstown |
| Master of Vessel | Captain D Ross |
| Weather conditions |
SW gale
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| Cause of Loss |
Lost at sea
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| Further Details | |
| Number of Passengers | 0 |
| Number of Crew Members | 0 |