Shipwreck of "Mary" - ballast

The Mary was a 65-foot wooden schooner wrecked on June 5, 1879, near the Lockeville jetty in Busselton, Western Australia. After dragging its mooring during a severe gale, it struck the jetty, was scuttled to prevent further damage, and became a total loss. A rudder from the wreck was later found at Wonnerup.

Key details regarding the wreck of the Mary in Busselton:
Incident: The vessel was loading timber at the Lockeville jetty when a gale forced it onto the structure, damaging the jetty and causing the ship to break up.
Location: The incident occurred near the West Australian Timber Company's mooring, roughly 180 meters from the jetty.
Outcome: The crew and four passengers survived, and a subsequent inquiry cleared the master and crew of blame.
History: Built in Fremantle in 1868, the Mary was primarily used for coastal trade.