Barque "Lotus" built in 1874 at Port Adelaide. 1 deck, round stern carvel built vessel owned by T.F. Brecknall & partners, in 1883 by G.R & F Debny, in 1884 by E.W Russell. On June 22 1892 at Port MacDonnell she was driven ashore in a gale and declared

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Barque "Lotus" built in 1874 at Port Adelaide. 1 deck, round stern carvel built vessel owned by T.F. Brecknall & partners, in 1883 by G.R & F Debny, in 1884 by E.W Russell. On June 22 1892 at Port MacDonnell she was driven ashore in a gale and declared a total loss. Tonnage: 91 Official Number: 71751 Dimensions: length 79'3", breadth 23'3", draught 7'6" This image shows vessel being launched Refer - "Ketches of South Australia" by R Parsons

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Port Adelaide Nautical Museum

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LOTUS

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1999