ARAB (1898-1921)

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Steam Launch Ti-Tu 1920

Description:

Steam Launch fitted for Shark Fishing

Owner:

A.W. Whaling Co. Perth Master: Haakon Stang

Construction:

Baltic pine from wrecked Lygnern.

Sunk:

1930/03/06

Size:

12 tons, length 11.6 with 40HP engine from launch Ti-Tu

Underwater:

Wreck not found

Built:

1898 built at Wilsons yard near the Causeway, Perth

Location:

West of Cowella station, south of Lancelin

Sinking:

En route Fremantle to Pt Cloates to establish a shark fishing venture. Caught fire and foundered in heavy weather. Crew of 4 survived.

Longitude:

115.385228

Latitude:

-31.132840

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