DUCHESS 1889-1945

Description:

Paddle Steamer Ferry

Owner:

The South Perth Ferry Co. Other owners: Samuel William Copely, Alfred E. Tilley & Co.

Construction:

Timber

Sunk:

circa 1945

Size:

tonnes 39 length 57.58 ft beam 18 ft depth 5.8 ft

Underwater:

In deep water

Built:

W & S Lawrence, Perth, during 1899 as a paddle steamer.

Location:

Rottnest Graveyard

Sinking:

Towed out to sea and sunk circa 1945 (behind Rottnest Island)

Longitude:

115.8579

Latitude:

-31.95980

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