PS George Rennie

PS George Rennie was a steel-hulled ship scuttled in the lee of Hawking Point, Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia.[1] It was built in 1885 in Middlesex as a 151-gross-ton paddle steamer. In 1896 the vessel was purchased by Howard Smith and Company who converted it into a lighter. Howard Smith and Company used the vessel to transport coal[1] from the anchorage at West Point to Townsville harbour. It was scuttled in 1902 to serve as a breakwater for a small jetty in the bay. The remains of the ship can still be seen at low tide from Picnic Bay beach.

The wreck of the George Rennie
History
Australia
NameGeorge Rennie
OwnerHoward Smith and Company (1896-?)
Completed1885
Out of service1902
FateScuttled in Picnic Bay, Magnetic Island at 2 meters depth
General characteristics
Type
  • Paddle Steamer (1885-1896)
  • Coal Lighter (1896-1902)
Tonnage151 GRT

See also

References
  1. Barnes, Tom (1997). Peaceful Isle - Story of Magnetic Island from 1860s. Underdale, Australia: Gillingham Printers Pty Ltd. p. 117. ISBN 0-646-31533-1; ship listed incorrectly as "James Rennie".{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)

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