Koombana Bay Wreck Trail - Solgyt - Bunbury Western Australia
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rjm1
S 33° 19.272 E 115° 38.508
50H E 373579 N 6312280
A plaque commemorating the Solglyt in Bunbury.
Waymark Code: WM9KZT
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 09/01/2010
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The plaque states...
"Near this plaque lie the remains of what is believed to be the 875 tons, 53 metres long wooden Norwegian barque "Solglyt" which was wrecked on 10th July 1901.
In 1973 the wreck was uncovered during excavations for the nearby channel. It was destroyed when the remains were bulldoze aside and deposited in this vicinity.
A Bunbury Joint Heritage Group plaque complied with assistance from the W.A. Maritime Museum and the South West Development Authority."
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Entrance fees (if any):
Nil
Sponsor(s): A Bunbury Joint Heritage Group plaque complied with assistance from the W.A. Maritime Museum and the South West Development Authority
Relevent website: Not listed
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Date dedicated: Not listed
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