The George Roper - Pt lonsdale , Victoria
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg
S 38° 17.484 E 144° 36.879
55H E 291389 N 5759161
A sign near the Pt Lonsdale Pier
Waymark Code: WMRYC2
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 08/22/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Rigger64
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A sign about the wreck of the Goerge Roper in July 1883 whilst on it's maiden voyage from England to Melbourne , the sign features a photograph taken by Fred Kruger of the ship foundering on the rocks
Age/Event Date: 1882 , July 1883 ,1831,1863,1888,1872,1876,1879, 1885,1979

Type of Historic Marker: Plaque only

Related Website: [Web Link]

Historic Resources.:
http://www.environment.gov.au/shipwreck/public/wreck/wreck.do?key=6225

Type of Historic Marker if other: Not listed
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