 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Description: BRIER HOLME was wrecked on a wild night in November 1904 near the Giblin River on Tasmania's West Coast. When heavy seas began to break over the vessel some of the crew rushed onto the rigging. The bumping of the ship caused gelignite in the cargo to explode, killing the Captain and all but the 8 men on the rigging. Seven of them never made it to shore. The sole survivor was 29 year old Oscar Larsen who had clung to a piece of wood and been buffeted by waves for 5 hours before being washed ashore. For 3 Format: pictorial and artistic works Object: glass slides Titles: Brier Holme Subjects: people Institution: Maritime Museum of Tasmania Object number: MMT_P_GSL068 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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