George Rennie (ship)
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| The wreck of the George Rennie | |
| Career (Australia) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | George Rennie |
| Owner: | Howard Smith and Company (1896-?) |
| Completed: | 1885 |
| Out of service: | 1902 |
| Fate: | Scuttled in Picnic Bay, Magnetic Island |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: |
Paddle Steamer (1885-1896) Coal Lighter (1896-1902) |
| Displacement: | 151 GRT |
| Wreck Event | |
| When lost: | 1902 |
| Reason for loss: | Scuttled |
| Wreck Location | |
| Wreck depth: | 2 meters |
The George Rennie was a steel hulled ship scuttled in the lee of Hawking Point, Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia.[1] It was built in 1885 in Middlesex as a 151 gross ton paddle steamer. In 1896 the vessel was purchased by Howard Smith and Company who converted it into a lighter. Howard Smith and Company used the vessel to transport coal[1] to from anchorage at West Point to Townsville harbour. It was scuttled in 1902 to serve as a breakwater for a small jetty in the bay. The remains of the ship can still be seen at low tide from Picnic Bay beach.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Barnes, Tom (1997). Peaceful Isle - Story of Magnetic Island from 1860s. Underdale, Australia: Gillingham Printers Pty Ltd. pp. 117. ISBN 0646315331.
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