CITY OF PERTH 1891-1908

Description:

Side Paddle Steamer

Owner:

George Randell & William Lawrence. Other owners: R.F. Scholl of Roebourne , Trader Godfrey C. Knight of Roebourne , Trader

Construction:

Timber

Sunk:

Deregistered in 1908

Size:

61.2 tonnes length 87 ft beam 16.6 ft depth 5.3 ft

Underwater:

The wreck is covered with rocks from the surrounding area (which she may have been carting) and is in about 1 metre of water.

Built:

as a steam cutter by William Lawrence during 1871. Carried passengers on weekend pleasure cruises, but was used principally as a cargo vessel. She was later converted to a lighter

Location:

sits in 1 metre of water in Rocky Bay, North Fremantle

Sinking:

Abandoned

Longitude:

115.757301

Latitude:

-32.029512

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