Harriet Constance (Orpheus) (1907/03/08)
Between Fortescue and Cossack, near Fortescue River
Formerly s/o Orpheus. According to R. McKenna not refloated. Name change 02/1898 (new name is the two daughters of Broadhurst).
Ship Built
Owner J. Denny and Bothers (Edward Dalton)
Master J. Anderson
Builder Henderson & Spraggon
Country Built NZ
Port Built Smales Point, Auckland
Port Registered Fremantle
When Built 1875
Ship Lost
Grouped Region North-West
Sinking Seen passing Preston Is night she left Fortescue, cyclone on 07/03/1907. No trace of vessel assumed lost 13/06/1907
Crew 4
Deaths 4
When Lost 1907/03/08
Where Lost Between Fortescue and Cossack, near Fortescue River
Port From Fremantle, then Fortescue
Port To Cossack
Cargo Rabbit Proof fencing, 80 ton explosives, general cargo and dry goods
Ship Details
Engine N
Length 20.30
Beam 5.80
TONA 52.00
Draft 2.20
Museum Reference
Official Number 70208
Unique Number 1231
Registration Number 1 of 1898
Sunk Code Refloated
Chart Number 1055
Protected Protected Federal
Found N
Inspected N
Confidential NO