Langdon wreck
Fleet of 31 luggers departed Onslow for Carnarvon on 02/05/1942. B3 Langdon missing. Lugger found by Ningaloo station part owner Mr McBolt total wreck. No survivors seen. Crew of 5 (Koepangers) of Dutch E. Indies nationality. Lugger reported wrecked 06/05/1942. Wreck reported 1.5 miles S of Frazer Is lighthouse in heavy breakers mast only showing. Vessel hull completely submerged in a hole in reef, vessel facing N.
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When Lost 1942/05/06
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Where Lost On reef 1.5 miles S of Frazer Is in heavy breakers
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Port From Onslow
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Port To Carnarvon
Museum Reference
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wreck Langdon
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Found N
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Registration Number B3
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Confidential NO
Artefact information
| wreck | Langdon |
|---|---|
| When Lost | 1942/05/06 |
| Found | N |
| Where Lost | On reef 1.5 miles S of Frazer Is in heavy breakers |
| Registration Number | B3 |
| Deaths | 5 |
| Crew | 5 |
| Port From | Onslow |
| Port To | Carnarvon |
| Comments | Fleet of 31 luggers departed Onslow for Carnarvon on 02/05/1942. B3 Langdon missing. Lugger found by Ningaloo station part owner Mr McBolt total wreck. No survivors seen. Crew of 5 (Koepangers) of Dutch E. Indies nationality. Lugger reported wrecked 06/05/1942. Wreck reported 1.5 miles S of Frazer Is lighthouse in heavy breakers mast only showing. Vessel hull completely submerged in a hole in reef, vessel facing N. |
| Sources | SRO 430 ITEM 1942/2729 Police Dept Geraldton |
| Confidential | NO |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/wrecks/langdon |