The SS GeorgetteThe SS Georgette

Prepared by;Prepared by;

Josephine, Paris, Rory, Callum, Marcus, Alessia, Josephine, Paris, Rory, Callum, Marcus, Alessia, Saskia, Eloise and Taylor.Saskia, Eloise and Taylor.

The SS GeorgetteThe SS Georgette•The SS Georgette was shipwrecked off the coastThe SS Georgette was shipwrecked off the coast

of Western Australia in 1876.of Western Australia in 1876.•The SS Georgette was a screw steamer and had a The SS Georgette was a screw steamer and had a schooner ring with 2 masts.schooner ring with 2 masts.• She was built in Dumbarton, England in1872.She was built in Dumbarton, England in1872.• The SS Georgette was sold to a WA buyer for The SS Georgette was sold to a WA buyer for ££14, 000, she arrived in Fremantle in September 14, 000, she arrived in Fremantle in September 1873.1873.• She weighs approximately 211 tons, she was She weighs approximately 211 tons, she was 46.2m long, 6.9m wide and 3.4m deep, with 48 46.2m long, 6.9m wide and 3.4m deep, with 48 horse power.horse power.• The SS Georgette could hold up to 460 tons and The SS Georgette could hold up to 460 tons and had a 12 pound howitzer.had a 12 pound howitzer.• A howitzer is a cannon. A howitzer is a cannon.

By JosieBy Josie

First VoyageFirst Voyage • On her first voyage the SS Georgette sailed On her first voyage the SS Georgette sailed

from Champion Bay to Fremantle and then on from Champion Bay to Fremantle and then on to Albany.to Albany.

• The SS Georgette carried both passengers and The SS Georgette carried both passengers and cargo.cargo.

• On the SS Georgette’s first trip she go stranded On the SS Georgette’s first trip she go stranded on the Murry Reef causing damage to her hull.on the Murry Reef causing damage to her hull.

• To be repaired she was sent to Adelaide.To be repaired she was sent to Adelaide.

• In October 1873 she was damaged on the reef In October 1873 she was damaged on the reef but in March 1874 she got back to her job.but in March 1874 she got back to her job.

By ParisBy Paris

Where the SS Georgette sailed.

Map of The SW of Western Australia

Geraldton

Perth

Albany

Where the SS Georgette sailed on her first voyage.

The Catalpa IncidentThe Catalpa Incident •The Catalpa was an American whaling ship.The Catalpa was an American whaling ship.• The Catalpa was to pick up a group of Fenian The Catalpa was to pick up a group of Fenian prisoners.prisoners.• Georgette was asked by authorities to assist by Georgette was asked by authorities to assist by taking over the whaling vessel.taking over the whaling vessel.•The Georgette attempted to catch the fenians but was The Georgette attempted to catch the fenians but was unsuccessful.unsuccessful.• The following day the Captain of the Georgette and The following day the Captain of the Georgette and crew returned to the Catalpa demanding the return of crew returned to the Catalpa demanding the return of the prisoners.the prisoners.• The Captain George Anthony said that he had no The Captain George Anthony said that he had no knowledge of having any prisoners aboard and said knowledge of having any prisoners aboard and said that the Georgette should go away because they were that the Georgette should go away because they were sailing safely in international waters.sailing safely in international waters.• With this the Georgette fired a warning shot from its With this the Georgette fired a warning shot from its 12 pounder 5kg cannon.12 pounder 5kg cannon.• The Catalpa sailed off with the Georgette chasing The Catalpa sailed off with the Georgette chasing them closely.them closely.• The Georgette eventually had to abandon the chase The Georgette eventually had to abandon the chase because they were running low on fuel.because they were running low on fuel.

By Rory and CallumBy Rory and Callum

SS Georgette Last SS Georgette Last Voyage and Sinking.Voyage and Sinking.

•The SS Georgette left Fremantle carrying 50 passengers.The SS Georgette left Fremantle carrying 50 passengers.

• She left Bunbury the following day carrying the jarrah logsShe left Bunbury the following day carrying the jarrah logs while she was getting loaded the logs damaged the hull. while she was getting loaded the logs damaged the hull.

• While she was sailing she started to fill with water.While she was sailing she started to fill with water.

• The people dropped some life boats but they were snapped The people dropped some life boats but they were snapped in half by the rocks.in half by the rocks.

• It sunk on the 29It sunk on the 29thth of November 1876. of November 1876.

• Not all of the passengers survived, twelve of the passengers Not all of the passengers survived, twelve of the passengers died.died.

By Alessia and MarcusBy Alessia and Marcus

The RescueThe Rescue•The rescue happened in April 1876.The rescue happened in April 1876.

•Sam Isacc was the person who spotted the struggling Sam Isacc was the person who spotted the struggling passengers in the water so he rushed to get Grace passengers in the water so he rushed to get Grace Bussell.Bussell.

•Grace went on horseback and rode out to sea to Grace went on horseback and rode out to sea to rescue the passengers. rescue the passengers.

• Grace Bussell rescued all passengers except 12.Grace Bussell rescued all passengers except 12.

• Sam assisted Grace with rescuing the last Sam assisted Grace with rescuing the last passengers.passengers.

•The other passengers were taken to the homestead.The other passengers were taken to the homestead.

•Both Sam and Grace were rewarded for their bravery.Both Sam and Grace were rewarded for their bravery.

By Eloise and SaskiaBy Eloise and Saskia

• Sam Isaac was born in Augusta 1845.

• He became a hero in 1876• Sam was 30 years of age

when he saw the SS Georgette.

• Sam’s mother was an Aboriginal and Sam’s father came from America in 1830 on a Whaling ship.

• For Sam’s bravery, Sam was awarded 100 acres of land and a bronze medal.

• The town called Gracetown was named after Grace Bussell.

• Grace was a daughter of the first settlers in Margaret River (W.A)

• In1865 her parents, Ellen and Alfred Bussell moved to Wallcliffe home stead near the mouth of the Margaret River

• For her bravery Grace was awarded a silver medal and a gold watch.

By TaylorBy Taylor

Sam Isaacs Grace Bussell

Sam Isaacs and Grace Bussell were awarded medals for their bravery.

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