LEANDER 1849-1853

Description:

2-masted Brigantine

Owner:

Smith and Co. Master: Captain Johnston

Construction:

Timber (Birch,pine and spruce) Iron fastened

Sunk:

1853/11/13

Size:

173 tons

Underwater:

Despite many searches the wreck of the Leander has not been found. There is strong evidence that the wreck site is near White Point as old charts show only this prominent sand patch. The coastline there appears to have moved up to 50m seaward over the years. 

Built:

1849 in New Brunswick, Canada

Location:

White Point, Irwin River, Dongara

Sinking:

En route from Fremantle to Champion Bay with general cargo and 5 passengers, crew of 23.  Wrecked and sunk due to Northerly storm. After discharging the cargo it was to load ore at Port Gregory for Singapore

Longitude:

114.920883

Latitude:

-29.261988

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