Phoebe
A schooner damaged in a storm that sheltered in Gabo Harbour in 1856 and was blown ashore by a northerly gale. Everyone aboard survived.
The story
The Phoebe had suffered storm damage to her bowsprit and was low on provisions, so her master sought shelter in Gabo Harbour.
After she anchored, a strong northerly gale blew her ashore and she became a total wreck. All the passengers and crew were rescued.
Where the records differ:
A secondary list spells the name Phoeba. The national database uses Phoebe.
Archive photographs for this wreck are being gathered and will be added here.
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