SCOTCHMAN 1919

Description:

Fishing Boat

Owner:

Peter Fortunado

Construction:

Timber

Sunk:

1919/06/07

Size:

Unknown

Underwater:

Wreck not found

Built:

Unknown

Location:

Vicinity of Green Islands. The vessel was owned and skippered by Peter Fortunado. There were two crew, Giovanni Faneli and Giovanni De Palmo. The vessel was valued at £800 and was not insured.

Sinking:

Vessel at anchor when storm hit and anchor chain broke. She was driven ashore onto a sandy beach where all crew reached shore safely. They walked 32kms towards Dongara, were rescued and then taken on to Moora.

Longitude:

115.139028

Latitude:

-30.675302