 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Description: In 1877 Captain Miles was master of the iron barque QUEEN OF THE SOUTH when it struck Actaeon Reef after losing its main and foremasts.She sank 3 miles off the Bruny Light but the crew and passengers made it to shore .Miles later became Master Warden of the Marine Board and was an enterprising and controversial figure in Tasmanian public life. Format: pictorial and artistic works Object: glass slides Titles: E.Miles Subjects: people People/Orgs: Miles,E. Capt. Institution: Maritime Museum of Tasmania Object number: MMT_P_GSL288 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Maritime Museum of Tasmania. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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