History
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The Kelloe was an iron screw
steamer built at Sunderland in the United Kingdom during
1866. A collier operating on the New South Wales coast, the
Kelloe was travelling north from the South Bulli Jetty fully
loaded. It collided with a southbound steamer, Dunmore, off
Royal prince Henry Hospital, with a fatal blow. The fifteen
crew of Kelloe under command of Captain Boyle abandoned ship
in the steamer's boat and were met by crew of the Dunmore.
This vessel was also damaged and taking water. The shipwreck
was relocated in the 1960's and lies on reef in 50 metres of
water. Most notable features include the vessel's boiler and
anchors.
From:
Maritime Heritage Online Site
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