Historical information
Relic from SS Time wrecked on Corsair Rock in 1949.
Physical description
Ship's wheel cover
Inscriptions & markings
SS Time Melbourne 1913, J Priestman & Co Sunderland UK
Subjects
References
- Court of Marine Inquiry found that steering gear had failed as vessel entered Heads. Fault lay with Lloyd's surveyor for not detecting fault. Vessel had been classified Al. No blame attachable to master. Two Queenscliff fishermen purchased wreck for 950 pounds (insured value 30,000 pounds) and its timber cargo - handsome profit. Cargo and most fittings of value recovered. Wreck visible until early 1960s, until during a storm it slid off northern side of Nepean reef and broke up in 20 feet of water. The most noteworthy shipwreck to date at the heads. Voyage Details
