Thistle wreck
Boat struck a division post between Blocks 4 & 5, ¼ mile from shore. Two crew clung to mast one swam ashore. Survivor walked along beach to Willimia Point from there to Block 10. Wreck was moved to shallow water, not clear if refloated.
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When Lost 1911/06/19
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Where Lost Useless Inlet
Museum Reference
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wreck Thistle
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Protected Federal
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Found N
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Confidential NO
Artefact information
| wreck | Thistle |
|---|---|
| When Lost | 1911/06/19 |
| Protected | Federal |
| Found | N |
| Where Lost | Useless Inlet |
| Deaths | 2 |
| Crew | 3 |
| Comments | Boat struck a division post between Blocks 4 & 5, ¼ mile from shore. Two crew clung to mast one swam ashore. Survivor walked along beach to Willimia Point from there to Block 10. Wreck was moved to shallow water, not clear if refloated. |
| Sources | SRO 430 ITEM 1911/3500 Police Dept |
| Confidential | NO |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/wrecks/thistle-1-2 |