COCHITUATE (1848-1861)

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Typical Barque of 347 tons

Description:

3-masted Barque with two decks

Owner:

J. Bangs and son. Captain: G. Harbands

Construction:

Oak, pitch-pine and hackmatack.

Sunk:

1861/06/14

Size:

347 tons

Underwater:

Wreck was burnt after salvage. Recently divers from the WA Museum found and photographed a length of bronze railing near the area where the Cochituate is believed to have been wrecked.

Built:

1848 in Medford, USA

Location:

Abrolhos Islands, near Rat Island, Easter Group

Sinking:

En route from Melbourne to Singapore with cargo of Meat. The vessel went on the reef while in the process of tacking and quickly filled with water. Within an hour the ship began breaking up. The crew of 12 left in the two ships boats.

Longitude:

114.57

Latitude:

-28.765

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