We acknowledge the First Nations’ owners of the Irwin districts, the Wattandee People on Wattandee Wanda, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community, and pay our respects to Wattandee ancestors, elders, people and country.
Affiliations: Royal Western Australian Historical Society | Australian Museums and Galleries Association | Midland Railway Network | W.A. Fishers’ Lost at Sea Memorial Association (FlatSea)
The Leander
The wrecking of the brigantine Leander on the Irwin Coast
The 173 ton brigantine Leander was built in New Brunswick in 1849 of birch, pine and spruce and was fastened with iron bolts. Her owners were Smith and Company and…
