 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Date: 1957 -
Description: The auxiliary schooner the 'Kermandie' was purchased by the Kauri Timber Company and J S Lee and Sons in 1948 to ensure regular timber shipments. The 'Kermandie' went on to become one of Circular Head's best-known shipwrecks. It ran aground near North Reef Point on September 6th 1957. The 340 tonne schooner was headed for Stanley after sheltering at Three Hummock Island. The captain and the twelve crew lived on board while efforts were made to refloat her but to no avail. Three weeks later the schooner's four masts were brought down with gelignite and the hull made a spectacular blaze when it was burnt to prevent it being a shipping hazard. Format: Pictorial and artistic works Object: photographs Titles: 'Kermandie' docked at Burnie, Tasmania Subjects: schooners (ships); beached vessels; shipping industry; fishing industry; shipwrecks People/Orgs: Kermandie (Vessel); Kauri Timber Company; Lee J S & Sons Places: Circular Head, Tasmania; North Point Reef, Stanley, Tasmania; Three Hummock Island, Tasmania Institution: Circular Head Heritage Centre Object number: CHH_00631 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Circular Head Heritage Centre. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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