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BRITANNIA
LocationBass strait, off Cape Howe VHR NumberS85 Date lost11/1839 |
Statement of Significance
The wreck of the Britannia is socially and historically significant for the role it played in the white woman myth, that eventuated in the destruction of the Kurnai tribe of Gippsland.
| Physical Description | |
|---|---|
| Construction Material | Wood |
| Rig | Brig |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Number of Masts | 2 |
| Length / Breadth / Depth | 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0 |
| History | |
| Built Port / Country | Teignemouth / Britain |
| Details |
The brig Britannia left Melbourne in November 1839 bound for Sydney but failed to arrive. The vessel's longboat was later found washed up on the beach near Cape Howe, but it was not known if any ... more |
| Voyage Details | |
| Date Lost | 11/1839 |
| Voyage | from Melbourne to Sydney |
| Owner | H. Watts of Port Phillip (ASR) Captain Hugh McLean (Loney, Fermaner) |
| Master of Vessel | Captain Morgan |
| Cause of Loss |
Foundered |
| Further Details | |
| Number of Passengers | 4 |
| Comments on Passenger |
Mrs Capel |
| Number of Crew Members | 0 |