LocationShips Graveyard, Commonwealth Area No.3, Bass Strait VHR NumberS65 Date lost20/05/1935 Year of construction1883 |
The vessel is historically significant as part of the Victorian Colonial Navy and its role in the defence and protection of Victoria.
Physical Description | |
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Rig | Barge |
Hull Details | Armed hopper barge. Fitted with a magazine. Armour plating over engineroom. |
Engine Builder | 350 HP steam engine |
Length / Breadth / Depth | 154.0 Feet / 26.0 Feet / 10.0 Feet |
History | |
Builder | . |
Built Date | 1883 |
Built Port / Country | Portsmouth / England |
Registration Port / Country | Melbourne / Australia |
Details |
The armed steam hopper barge Batman and its sister ship Fawkner were operated by the Melbourne Harbour Trust, and added to the Victorian Colonial Navy in 1883 as naval auxiliary vessels. Both the Batman and Fawkner were first armed in 1885 with one six inch gun and two Nordenfelt machine guns, and their engine rooms were protected with armour plating. After 52 years of service, the Batman was scuttled in the ships' graveyard in 1935.
VHR: Although its main function was that of a dredge, SS Batman was also an element of the Victorian navy.
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Voyage Details | |
Date Lost | 20/05/1935 |
Voyage | from Melbourne to Ships Graveyard |
Cargo |
None
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Owner | Melbourne Harbour Trust Commissioners |
Master of Vessel | None at time of scuttling |
Cause of Loss |
Scuttled
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Further Details | |
Number of Passengers | 0 |
Number of Crew Members | 0 |