DENTON HOLME 1863-1890
Description
Barque. Originally named STAR OF DENMARK
Construction
Iron
Size
tons 998, length 65m, beam 9.8m. depth 6.6m
Built
1863 in Belfast, Ireland
Owner
J. P. Corry and Co. Transferred to Hines Bros. in 1890 and re-named DENTON HOLMES.
Sunk
25th September 1890
Location
SCUBA DIVE Transit Reef, Thomson Bay, just 15 metres from the Macedon.
Latitude/Longitude
(-31.98588, 115.55673)
Sinking
Drifted inshore whilst awaiting the arrival of a pilot. She carried iron pipes for Perth’s new waterworks, cement and general cargo. Some items were salvaged.
Underwater
Assorted wreckage lies on a reef bottom at a depth of 2 to 7 metres. The bow is the most prominent feature.
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