SAINT MARY 1905

Description:

Fishing Boat

Owner:

Dongara Fisherman Unknown

Construction:

Timber

Sunk:

1905/06/16

Size:

Unknown

Underwater:

Wreckage of an early 20th century vessel has been found in 3m of water 10m SW of Drummond Rock. An excavation has been carried out and a number of artefacts recovered. It is possible that this is the wreck of Saint Mary.

Built:

Unknown

Location:

Drummond Rock, 60Kms South of Dongara

Sinking:

En route from Fremantle to Geraldton, the Saint Mary hit Drummond Rock, a little over 1km south of Snag Islet. Crew of 3 reached shore, with 2 sailors walking to Dongara for assistance. The owner stayed with wreck.

Longitude:

114.963821

Latitude:

-29.951558