BLACKWALL REACH BARGE 1967

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Barge being towed by Paddle Steamer

Description

Barge to be towed

Construction

Steel

Size

Length: 18.5m Beam: 6m depth 1.5m

Built

unknown

Owner

Goldfields Metals Company

Sunk

Friday 5th May 1967

Location

Blackwall Reach. 50 m from shore Depth 14m – 16m

Latitude/Longitude

(-32.01942, 115.784039)

Sinking

In July 1967, the Swan River Conservation Board gave permission to the Goldfields Metals Company to strip and sink a sixty ton steel barge in Blackwall Reach. The board reluctantly agreed, fearing it would create a precedent and others might seek a similar concession. However, this particular vessel had about one foot of concrete in the bottom making it extremely difficult to get ashore in order to cut up. Also, it had been explained to members of the Board that permission to tow the vessel through the Fremantle Harbour had been denied by the Port Authority because they were fearful of it accidently sinking enroute.

Underwater

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Gallery

A binicle that held the boats compass is on display at Augusta Museum
A binicle that held the boats compass is on display at Augusta Museum

Location

Videos

3D model by Dave Jackson

Barge and Launch Video by Howies Scuba