AGNES 1917

Typical small Fishing Boat, Wendy 1933

Description:

Fishing Boat

Owner:

C Millen of Fremantle Master: H Carlsen

Construction:

Timber

Sunk:

1917/09/13

Size:

14 tons

Underwater:

According to the newspaper account published the following day, the vessel was damaged beyond restoration. Wreck not found

Built:

Unknown

Location:

Geraldton

Sinking:

Squally weather set in and the Agnes dragged anchor hitting the Viaduct in Geraldton Harbour. The vessel broke up and the aft cabin and ice box drifted ashore. The captain and 2 crew reached shore safely.

Longitude:

114.602361

Latitude:

-28.772073