Cambus Wallace Shipwreck When Wrecked: 3 September 1894
Location: Southern
Iron Barque 1651 tons, built in Scotland 1994. She was wrecked in the location of Jumpinpin Bar (prior to the break through of the bar) while on her maiden voyage from Glasgow to Brisbane. She was carrying general cargo including a large consignment of explosives which was strewn along the beach. It was collected and subsequently fired, knocking down the sand and vegetation. - the explosion was reported as being heard in Brisbane. The sea broke through at this point and formed Jumpinpin. The wreck was discoverd by Underwater Research Group of Queensland in the early 1960s.
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