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SPECIAL POI: Santiago Shipwreck

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Latitude:
-34.810431872716
Longitude:
138.541589878450
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The Santiago is considered to be the oldest, intact iron-hull sailing vessel in the world. Launched in 1856 she sailed between Liverpool and Chile for the Balfour Williamson shipping line. After various changes of ownership, the Adelaide Steamship Company purchased her in 1901 and brought her to Adelaide where she was used for occasional salvage work and as a lighter. Eventually abandoned  in 1945, sacrificial anodes are being used to try to stabilize the hull.
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Santiago Shipwreck 2
Posted By: ianheard , Friday, December 9, 2016 - 08:53

inside the Santiago.jpg

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Inside the Santiago
Posted By: ianheard , Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - 03:17

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Santiago wreck Garden Is. Ships Graveyard
Posted By: ianheard , Friday, June 17, 2016 - 02:14
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Santiago Shipwreck 2

Santiago looking to the stern2.jpg

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Friday, December 9, 2016 - 08:53
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Inside the Santiago

inside the Santiago.jpg

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Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - 03:17
Beware of sharp edges and barnacles Photo: P J Carter
Santiago wreck Garden Is. Ships Graveyard

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