Year
1920
Description
The SS Penguin was built in 1897 by Palmers Co. Ltd. In Newcastle, England of 208 tons gross, length 120 feet (37m), beam of 24 ‘ 1” (7m).
Purchased by the WA Harbour and Light Department and used for survey work, rescue and salvage operations. Sent to survey the Esperance archipelago and Bight, she was wrecked off Middle Island 27th June while trying to shelter from a gale.
The wreck is fast deteriorating. Location: GPS position 34° 05.463 S 123° 12.436 E (WGS 84)
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