Mystery - Williamstown, Victoria, Australia
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S 37° 51.798 E 144° 54.332
55H E 315760 N 5807284
A Plaque marking the re-enactment of the epic voyage in 2009.
Waymark Code: WM8VRH
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 05/18/2010
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The Mount Bay's 37th Fishing Lugger
'MYSTERY'
The 19th Century's smallest migrant vessel
arrived in Hobson's Bay on
March 14th, 1855
after a voyage of 116 days from Cornwall with a crew of seven
Unveiled by Cornishman Pete Goss
who re-enacted the epic voyage in the replica
'SPIRIT OF MYSTERY'
Cornish Association of Australia Inc. 15th March 2009
Age/Event Date: March 14th 1855 and 15th March 2009
Type of Historic Marker: Plaque only
Type of Historic Marker if other: Bronze plaque
Related Website: Not listed
Historic Resources.: Not listed
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