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Naming of Memory CovePrint Page 
The plaque commemorates the naming of the cove by Matthew Flinders. The plaque is a replica of a copper plate that Matthew Flinders left on a post to record an accident which took the lives of eight crewmen.
His Majesty`s Ship, `Investigator`, with Matthew Flinders as Commander, anchored at Memory Cove in February 1802. Mr John Thistle, the Master, Mr William Taylor, Midshipman, and six of the crew were unfortunately drowned nearby when their boat capsized. The wreck of the boat was found but their bodies were not recovered.
Location
| Address: | Lincoln National Park, Memory Cove Track, Memory Cove, Port Lincoln, 5606 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.959722 Long: 135.988889 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 22-February-1802 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 22-February-1802 |
Dedication
Memory Cove
H.M.S. Investigator, M. Flinders Comr.
Anchored here Feby. 22nd 1802.
Mr John Thistle Master
Wiiliam Taylor midn and six of the crew were modst unfortunately drownedf near this place from being upset in a boat.
The wreck of the boat was found but their bodies were not recovered.
"Nautici Cavete"
