America Shipwreck

When Wrecked: 20 June 1831

Location: Capricorn/Bunker

Available Information:

Ship, 391 tons. Built in Quebec in 1827, she was wrecked on Wreck Island reef, bound for Batavia (Netherlands East Indies) in ballast. Previous voyages: London - Hobart (convict transport). The wreck was sold at auction (Sydney) her anchors, spars and rigging were salvaged by the whaler, Nelson.