ADONIS

Ketch built in 1864 in Franklin, Tasmania.
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ADONIS

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Ship Details

Rig

Schooner

Built

1864

Built In

Franklin, Huon River, Tas.

Tonnage

Dimensions

65.5 x 19.3 x 5.7

Demise

1866: reg. Hobart. 1866 June: Joseph Johnston, reg. Port Adelaide. 1870 Oct.: Antonio Anglenowitch.1873 Aug.: Anglenowitch & Johnson. 1882 June.: W.J.Verco. 1892: F Gynell & J Nussen. By 1919: D Deex, R Fricker & WJ Spells, Later: D Deex & R Fricker Ltd, Later: D Deex, 1951: Vera Deex & Others, 1953: WT Heritage. 1951: auxilliary Ketch. 1953 Feb.18.: Capsized at the Outer Harbour, Pt.Adelaide, a total loss. 1962 Mar.: Register closed.