Photograph - Hero, Bergin T, 1904

Historical information

The date on the photo 1.11.1904, appears to identify this as the 'Hero' aground October 1904 when her cables parted while sheltering from a gale near Cape Woolamai, Victoria. Reference 'Wrecks along the Gippsland Coast', 8th Edition p84, Jack Loney.

Physical description

Black and white photograph mounted on card, of auxiliary ketch Hero aground as seen from water Lakes Entrance Victoria

Inscriptions & markings

The Hero safely beached 1.11.1904

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