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| Australasian Steam Navigation Company and Passenger / Barque 838 Tons (as built) 1,212 (1871) 251.4' x 28.3' x 16.6' (built) 252.8 x 28.3' x 16.16 (1871)   Spencer c1920s |
Ship History Built by J & G Thomson at Glasgow, Scotland for the Australasian Steam Navigation Company. Launched December 22, 1863. Completed 1864. Used as a passenger ship until 1890 when converted to a Barque and used to transport cargo. During 1912, the vessel suffered a fire that gutted the interior. Sinking History During 1916, ran aground at Cockle Bay off Magnetic Island and was abandoned. Shipwreck The shipwreck remained above water and largely intact into the 1920. During the Pacific War, the hulk was used as a target by Allied aircraft on training missions. On October 22, 1942 during a practice dive bombing mission Beaufort A9-26 hit the aft mast and crashed nearby, killing the entire crew on impact. Today, the shipwreck is visible at low tide. Artifacts The ship's anchor was salvaged and is displayed outside the Harbor Master's office on Magnetic Island. References Oz@War - 22 October 1942 crash of a Beaufort bomber Cockle Bay Magnetic Island (photo) Contribute
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