MAGNOLIA 1930-1938
Description
Sailing Yacht converted to fishing boat
Construction
Timber and Iron
Size
Length 17.70m beam 3.80m draft 3.10m
Built
Originally built in England. Brought out in sections and assembled in Botany Bay as fast sailing yacht before being acquired as fishing vessel
Owner
Winter Brandt and Co.
Sunk
1938/03/17
Location
Between Red Bluff and Gnaraloo
Latitude/Longitude
(-23.833333333, 113.516666667)
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.
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.