Maritime Archaeological Association of Queensland
Maritime Archaeological Association of Queensland

Scottish Prince Shipwreck

When Wrecked: 2 February 1887

Location: Gold/Tweed Coast

Available Information: 4 Stars

 

Three masted, iron hulled Barque. - 894 tons and 200 feet long x 32 feet wide x 18 feet depth. Her owners were Mc Illwraith & Mceachern & Co - Scottish Line. She was wrecked off the Southport Spit and discovered by Underwater Research Group of Queensland in the early 1960s. She was carrying a cargo of iron pipes, mineral water, beer and spirits

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