Maritime Archaeological Association of Queensland
Maritime Archaeological Association of Queensland

Venus Shipwreck

When Wrecked: 21 November 1855

Location: Southern

Brig. While sailing from Manilla to Melbourne with a cargo of sugar, she found it necessary to call at Brisbane for supplies. Deciding to enter along Freeman's channel instead of the deeper north channel ,she ran aground and became a total wreck. The crew reached safety without further incident.
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