LocationWhite Cliffs, Rye, Port Phillip Bay VHR NumberS68 Date lost06 Aug 1852 Year of construction1841 Official numberNone |
The vessel is of historical significance as it was an early Australian built coastal trader constructed during the early 1840s. Due to the unknown location of the wreck it is impossible to assess whether it has any archaeological significance, however it may reveal important information about the construction of these unique vessels.
| Physical Description | |
|---|---|
| Construction Material | Wood |
| Rig | Schooner |
| Hull Details | One deck, standing bowsprit, square stern, carvel built, no galleries, no figurehead. |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Number of Masts | 2 |
| Length / Breadth / Depth | 39.3 Feet / 10.8 Feet / 5.5 Feet |
| History | |
| Built Date | 1841 |
| Built Port / Country | Exeter River, Tasmania / Australia |
| Registration Number | 9 of 1846 |
| Registration Port / Country | Melbourne / Australia |
| Former Details of Registration | 5 of 1841 |
| Details |
Engaged in lime trade. Wrecked in strong northerly gale, force 10.
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| Voyage Details | |
| Date Lost | 06 Aug 1852 |
| Voyage | from White Cliffs to Melbourne |
| Cargo |
Lime
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| Owner | George Ward Cole, merchant, of Melbourne, 10/10/1846 |
| Master of Vessel | Captain Joseph Theobold, 11/06/1851 |
| Weather conditions |
Strong northerly gale (UID 23, 52) , Force 10 (UID: 132)
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| Cause of Loss |
Dragged anchors in a strong northerly gale and went ashore at White cliffs, Rye, in Port Phillip Bay VIC on 6th August 1852, becoming a total wreck.
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| Further Details | |
| Number of Passengers | 0 |
| Comments on Passenger |
Possibly none
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| Number of Crew Members | 3 |