Historical information

S.S. Barwon was built in 1868, 419 tons gross. 376 tons nett, length 172.3 feet, beam 21.6 ft depth 14 feet. Bound from Adelaide to Sydney when total wrecked in Bridgewater Bay 3 April 1871. Owned by the Henty's. No loss of life. The Master Captain Shoobert and the second mate were found guilty of faulty navigation.

Physical description

Compass - ex-wreck of S.S. Barwon, lost of Cape Bridgewater 1871. Gimballed in timber box, no lid, compass arm and glass missing.

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