Bertha wreck
Departed Geraldton 10/07/1965 to crayfish in Greenough area. Vessel seen drfting and skipper H.K.K. Yder not on board. Vessel lost in reef overnight. Sighted 1 mile offshore Greenough River. Bertha seen is Southgate Reef area. Wreckage subsequently seen 3
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Engine N
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When Lost 1965/07/10
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Where Lost Point Moore. Sighted 1 mile offshore Greenough River. Wreckage subsequently seen 3-4 miles from Geraldton lighthouse 4-5 miles N of Greenough
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Sinking Sank in heavy seas
Museum Reference
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wreck Bertha
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Protected Not protected
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Found N
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Inspected N
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File Number 117/80
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Confidential NO
Artefact information
| wreck | Bertha |
|---|---|
| When Lost | 1965/07/10 |
| Protected | Not protected |
| Found | N |
| Inspected | N |
| Where Lost | Point Moore. Sighted 1 mile offshore Greenough River. Wreckage subsequently seen 3-4 miles from Geraldton lighthouse 4-5 miles N of Greenough |
| Engine | N |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Sinking | Sank in heavy seas |
| Master | H.K.K.. Yder |
| File Number | 117/80 |
| Comments | Departed Geraldton 10/07/1965 to crayfish in Greenough area. Vessel seen drfting and skipper H.K.K. Yder not on board. Vessel lost in reef overnight. Sighted 1 mile offshore Greenough River. Bertha seen is Southgate Reef area. Wreckage subsequently seen 3 |
| Sources | SRO 1910 Item 1965/2402 Police Dept |
| Confidential | NO |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/wrecks/bertha-1 |