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Fido Reported Lost – 114 Years Ago

Fido Reported Lost – 114 Years Ago

Wreckage was reported on June 15, 1898, from the barquentine Fido.   The 525 gt sailing vessel Fido had left Newcastle bound for Auckland, New Zealand on May 5, 1898 with 710 tons of coal and coke.   Shortly after departing, the Fido with  Captain Morrison and the 11 crew on board were struck by a strong gale.   The fate of the Fido was unknown for over a month.   Some assumed the vessel may had been demasted or had run aground on a desolate beach.  It was not too uncommon to have a sailing vessel be reported safe even several weeks later.   However, all hope was lost when bits of wood were discovered with the name “Fido” on it.  News reports of the time determined that the Fido was overwhelmed in the gale and foundered with all hands.  Later reports place the Fido somewhere off Newcastle, Red Head, Nine Mile Beach.  The Fido was built in 1876 at Arendal, Norway.

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Barrier Star

Barrier Star

The fishing vessel Barrier Star ran aground on Big Stevens Reef near Mackay, Australia.  The trawler with six persons on board quickly contacted authorities for assistance.   A  rescue vessel from the VMR along with a rescue helicopter were dispatched to the scene.   When rescuers reached the Barrier Star a few hours later, the crew had already refloated the fishing vessel.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  Reports state the trawler was taken under tow back to Mackay.

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Lady Cheryl

Lady Cheryl

Photo: Victoria Police

The 27 meter long fishing vessel Lady Cheryl ran aground near Point Nepean, Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, Australia.  The vessel was headed out of port to fish in rough seas with swells up to 6 meters when it struck an object on the rocky bottom.  All six crew on board the vessel were safely rescued by the water police.  The vessel later sank with only a section of the stern visible surrounded by a fuel spill.   The Lady Cheryl was fully loaded with 30,000 liters of diesel fuel at the time of the grounding.  Authorities state the master of the vessel had tested positive for alcohol.  Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.


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