Wreck of the Coolangatta fragment in Coolangatta.

Wreck of the Coolangatta fragment is located in Coolangatta.

Address: Queen Elizabeth Park, Marine Parade, Coolangatta.

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The fragment of the shipwreck the Coolangatta is historically significant through its symbolic association with the topsail schooner the Coolangatta that was wrecked on the beach at Coolangatta in 1846. The wreck of the ship was influential in the decision to name the nearby town Coolangatta. The fragment is a relic from one of the first recorded shipwrecks on the Gold Coast. Examined in conjunction with other historical sources, the fragment of the shipwreck the Coolangatta has the potential to yield information that will contribute to a greater understanding of the design, form, materials and engineering features of mid 19th century schooners.

Queensland Heritage Register: NO
Heritage protection boundary: Memorial plus 5m radius