Iron Barque "True Blue", built in 1869 by Oswald & Co - Sunderland, owned b W.R. Cave & Co. Sold in mid 1870's to M. Backelin of Sweden and renamed "Mathias". She was purchased by W.R. Cave & Co , Pt. Adelaide, in 1884 and reverted to her original name.

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Iron Barque "True Blue", built in 1869 by Oswald & Co - Sunderland, owned b W.R. Cave & Co. Sold in mid 1870's to M. Backelin of Sweden and renamed "Mathias". She was purchased by W.R. Cave & Co , Pt. Adelaide, in 1884 and reverted to her original name. In August 1896 she was sold to the Adelaide Steam Tug Company and converted into a lighter. In August 1947 she was beached and holed to form a breakwater in mission bay, Cairns, at Yarrabah Mission after having been sold to the Diocese of Carpentaria. Tonnage: 456 gross, 447 net Official Number: 60915 Dimensions: length 152'3", breadth 26'0", draught 15'8" Port Of Registry: Port Adelaide Flag: British

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