 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Description: The ALICE was a 49 ton ketch built at Cygnet in 1904 by John Wilson for H Jones & Co. In May 1927 Alice's engine failed after an unsuccessful attempt to cross the bar at St Helens before daylight. She was swept onto the sand bar and abandoned along with her cargo from Launceston. Her master lost 3 months of work while awaiting an enquiry and was found to have shown a lack of judgement. Format: pictorial and artistic works Object: glass slides Titles: Alice Subjects: sailing vessels Institution: Maritime Museum of Tasmania Object number: MMT_P_GSL008 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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