Photograph - Hero, 1904

Historical information

The date on the photo 1.11.1904, appears to identify this as 'Hero' supposedly lost October 1904 when her cables parted while sheltering from a gale near Cape Woolamai, Victoria. Eventually lost Gabo Island 1905.

Physical description

Black and white photograph mounted on card showing sailing boat Hero aground on rocks Lakes Entrance Victoria

Inscriptions & markings

1.11.1904. The "Hero" in trouble as seen from the water Snapshots by Burgin

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