SS CAMBEWARRA 1913-1914

Cambewarra; 450 tons; Owned by NSW Government; Built at A. F. Smulders in 1913.

Description:

Steam Trawler

Owner:

New South Wales Government Captain: Van der Key

Construction:

Iron with Twin Steam Engines

Sunk:

1914/02/03

Size:

450 tons

Underwater:

The wreck lies on a N–S axis on a sand bottom in 57m of water. It appears to be virtually upright, with the lower part of the hull buried to a depth of 2.5m. The bow and stern sections are relatively intact but the midships has collapsed inwards. The wreck is 45m long and 10 m wide.

Built:

1913 by Werf Gusto, Firma A.F. Smulders of Schiedam (Holland)

Location:

Near Fisherman’s Island, 50 Miles south of Dongara

Sinking:

The Cambewarra was on its maiden delivery voyage from Schiedam, The Netherlands to Sydney, New South Wales with a crew of 14, when she struck a reef off Fisherman´s Island, 50 miles South of Dongara. All were rescued.

Longitude:

114.822166667

Latitude:

-30.211