Moa (1947/03)
In estuary of King Edward River
Some wreckage was located in 1978 (Sledge, 1979: 65) but the wreck site itself, if surviving, has not been relocated. Also referred to as Teresita Moa after it was fitted with an engine and to comply with the wishes of the many donors (Perez 1977:76)
Ship Built
Owner The Benectine Community of New Norcia Mission
Builder C. Walker
Country Built WA
Port Built Fremantle
Port Registered Fremantle
When Built 1903
Ship Lost
Grouped Region North-West
When Lost 1947/03
Where Lost In estuary of King Edward River
Latitude -14.2333333333
Longitude 126.6
Ship Details
Engine Aux motor
Length 11.90
Beam 3.70
TONA 13.72
TONB 17.22
Draft 1.60
Museum Reference
Official Number 118987
Unique Number 858
Registration Number No 88 of 1903
Sunk Code Wrecked and sunk
File Number 3/79; 380.77
Protected Protected Federal
Found N
Inspected Y
Confidential NO