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The anchor commemorates the migrant ship "Marian" which sunk on a reef at Troubridge Shoal. No lives were lost but the ship was a total loss. The anchor is a tribute to the families who eventually returned to the area to start farms and businesses.
The anchor is located in a glass and brick structure which also contains information plaques.
The Marion struck a reef on July 29th 1851. On board were 350 emigrants from England who had endured 128 days at sea and were within hours of their destination. Despite the confusion all the passengers were landed safely at various beaches around the coastline.
Location
| Address: | O`Halloran Parade, Near boat ramp, Edithburgh, 5583 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.088857 Long: 137.747677 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Disaster |
| Sub-Theme: | Maritime |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 29-July-1881 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 29-July-1881 |
Dedication
Commemorating the migrant ship "Marion"
99 tons gross register about 200` length.
Sailed from Plymouth, England 24th March 1851.
After a voyage lasting 4 months was lost on a reef near Troubridge Shoal 10pm 29th July 1850. No lives lost. The anchor was recoverd by the lighthouse shipe Cape Pillar and Police Aqualung Squad in 1977. The reef became known as Marion Reef.
Preserved by I. D. McLachie Pty Ltd
Mounted by Lions Club of Yorketown & District for Edithburgh Museum
