Bertha (1965/07/10)
Point Moore. Sighted 1 mile offshore Greenough River. Wreckage subsequently seen 3-4 miles from Geraldton lighthouse 4-5 miles N of Greenough
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
Ship Built
Master H.K.K.. Yder
Ship Lost
Grouped Region Mid-West
Sinking Sank in heavy seas
Crew 1
Deaths 1
When Lost 1965/07/10
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
Ship Details
Engine N
Museum Reference
Unique Number 872
File Number 117/80
Protected Protected Federal
Found N
Inspected N
Confidential NO