Shipwrecks
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This website is a comprehensive resource for historical and up-to-date information about the shipwrecks in Moreton Bay, Queensland. It delves into the rich history of these wrecks, detailing how they met their fateful end and providing updates on their present-day status. The site aims to aggregate and preserve all pertinent information regarding these maritime disasters, thereby serving as a single hub for enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the intriguing world of shipwrecks.
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The following is taken from
Australasian Underwater Cultural Heritage Database. This site provides up to date information of wrecks. The below map is an export of just wrecks in the Moreton Bay area. The red shipwreck icons have articles below.
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Platypus (1926)
·1854 words·9 mins
The ‘Platypus’, a ship that was used for 42 years to dredge the harbours and tidal rivers of Queensland, was intentionally sunk in October 1926. This event took place on the southeastern tip of Peel Island, with the goal of creating a breakwater at the lazaret.
Princeza (1863)
·1665 words·8 mins
The brigantine Princeza, a three-masted ship of 141 tons, was completely destroyed when it attempted to enter the South Entrance to Moreton Bay. The shipwreck occurred on a Sunday 15th March 1863.