Afric (1915/02/16)
Between Swan Point and Sunday Island in King Sound
Beche-de-mer fishery
According to H&L File C. Morrisey was master/owner
Ship Built
Owner Robert Child
Master Charles Morrissy
Builder W./ & S. Lawrence
Country Built WA
Port Built Fremantle
Port Registered Fremantle
When Built 1903
Ship Lost
Grouped Region North-West
Sinking Sprung a leak, vessel went down in 55m water while master tried to beach her
Crew 5
Deaths 1
When Lost 1915/02/16
Where Lost Between Swan Point and Sunday Island in King Sound
Position Information RAN Hydrographic Department
Ship Details
Engine N
Length 10.60
Beam 3.60
TONA 12.44
TONB 14.94
Draft 1.50
Museum Reference
Official Number 119002
Unique Number 643
Sunk Code Foundered
File Number 119/80
Chart Number 1048, 733, 1206
Protected Protected Federal
Found N
Inspected N
Confidential NO