Site of the Wreck of the Cambus Wallace in South Stradbroke Island

Site of the Wreck of the Cambus Wallace is located in South Stradbroke Island

Address: Canaipa Passage, Jumpinpin, South Stradbroke Island

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The Cambus Wallace wreck site is historically significant as the place where the barque Cambus Wallace was wrecked on Stradbroke Island. In 1894, heavy seas caused the Cambus Wallace to hit bottom and founder. Within 18 hours, the vessel was all but sunk. Twenty-two of the twenty-seven officers and crew had made it to shore on Stradbroke Island. Five sailors died at the scene and a sixth sailor died while being transported to Brisbane. The wreck has had a strong association with the Stradbroke Island community. The tragedy had a noticeable influence on the small community who aided in the rescue attempts and then buried the sailors who perished. The site has archaeological potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of late 19th century iron barque sailing vessel construction as well as coastal trade practices.

Queensland Heritage Register: NO
Heritage protection boundary: Presumed area of wreck