Maheno Shipwreck

Description

I photographed the Maheno shipwreck on Fraser Island, Australia. "Built in 1905, the SS Maheno was one of the first turbine-driven steamers. She plied a regular route between Sydney and Auckland until she was commissioned as a hospital ship in Europe during World War One. She also served in the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. In 1935, she and her sister ship, the Oonah, were sold to Japan for scrap. The rudders of the boats were removed and they were being towed to Japan. When they reached Queensland Waters on July 9, 1935, a cyclonic storm snapped the tow chain and the Maheno drifted helplessly onto Fraser Island's 75 Mile Beach. During the Second World War, the Maheno served as target bombing practice for the RAAF."

Taken By

Ramona Johnston

Taken On

August 23, 2010

Tagged

shipwreck maheno australia fraser island beach old rust rusty decay ramona johnston boats ships history