Ships Rudder
Rudder found on the beach at Wonnerup, from the ship "Mary" wrecked in 1879
Story from the Busselton Historical Society Newsletter 12/4/1969 Submitted by Mrs. Dunkley. Reference; Historical Section, Busselton Library.
WRECK OF THE "MARY", 1879
The "Mary" was blown ashore at Lockeville during a gale 5/6/1879 and became a total wreck. A note from the Harbour Master's Office, dated 7/6/1879 records the following:- 'The "Mary" loading timber at Lockeville jetty during the last gale, drove on to the jetty end, lifting the caps and platform of the jetty and crushing a way for herself through the piles; sustaining much damage as to warrant the opinion that she will be a total loss, Her hull is now lying in such a position as to prevent anything in the shape of repairs being I done to the jetty.’
