SEA FLOWER 1886-1923

Description:

2-masted Schooner

Owner:

C.R. Cornish; W.A. Hancock & E.B. Stenning Master: Axel Hansen

Construction:

Timber

Sunk:

1923/09/20

Size:

66 tons length 22m beam 6.5m draft 2.9m

Underwater:

A wreck has been found in the shallows at the town of Seabird, very likely that of either Sea Bird or Sea Flower, more probably the former. These vessels lie very close to each other.

Built:

1890 by Alfred Pettree, Balmain, Sydney

Location:

Near Moore River, Cape Leschenault

Sinking:

Left Point Cloates on 12 September 1923, carrying a cargo of whale oil and guano, together with a crew of 5. A strong gale from the west blew up and buffeted the vessel for 4 days. It was then rolled by a mountainous wave some 4 miles from shore. Only one crew member survived.

Longitude:

115.438924

Latitude:

-31.276778