SS MILDURA 1901-1907

The SS Mildura at port (Mitchell Library NSW)

Description:

Steel Screw Steamer

Owner:

Australasian United Steam Navigation Co. Ltd. Master: Charles Albert Thorpe

Construction:

Steel

Sunk:

1907/03/12

Size:

2217 tons length 91.5m beam 12.8m draft 4.3m

Underwater:

Although the wreck is plainly visible offshore, it is not a recommended dive

Built:

1901 by J. Reid & Co Ltd, Whiteinch, Glasgow

Location:

Exmouth North West Cape

Sinking:

Struck a rock, on the outer reef at the tip of North West Cape. It then ran up types of steroids for bodybuilding onto the shallows, where it remained hard aground. En route from Wyndham to Fremantle carrying 481 Bullocks – most perished. All crew reached shore safely. Master of Mildura was found guilty of neglect and suspended for 3 months.

Longitude:

114.167735

Latitude:

-21.784092