MAGNOLIA 1930-1938

Description:

Sailing Yacht converted to fishing boat

Owner:

Winter Brandt and Co.

Construction:

Timber and Iron

Sunk:

1938/03/17

Size:

Length 17.70m beam 3.80m draft 3.10m

Underwater:

lying in 1-2 metres of water and consisting of iron keel sections, iron ribs, chain, 2 small Admiralty type anchors, various windlasses. Sections of lead keel to be found further out to sea.

Built:

Originally built in England. Brought out in sections and assembled in Botany Bay as fast sailing yacht before being acquired as fishing vessel

Location:

Between Red Bluff and Gnaraloo

Sinking:

Although the sea was breaking heavily over the reef where the boat went aground it was comparatively calm. The skipper and two crew escaped in the dinghy saving sails and gear. They then walked 7 miles to Gnarloo Station. Carrying cargo – 800 to 900 lb Lady Schnapper fish.

Longitude:

113.516666667

Latitude:

-23.833333333

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