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HoutHans · 07-09-2021, 01:23 AM

Originally posted by dbs

Rusty Skeleton

I'm guessing this is a shipwreck; the repetition in the ribs could be very nice if you can get closer.

dbs · 07-09-2021, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by HoutHans

I'm guessing this is a shipwreck; the repetition in the ribs could be very nice if you can get closer.

Hi Hout

Yes it is the wreck of the Ethel.
I did get closer
I went again last March and it was covered completely by sand, the big storms hadn't taken the sand back yet..

Dave

HoutHans · 07-10-2021, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by dbs

Hi Hout

Yes it is the wreck of the Ethel.
I did get closer
I went again last March and it was covered completely by sand, the big storms hadn't taken the sand back yet..

Dave

Thanks for letting me know, it looks like a really scenic spot.

dbs · 07-10-2021, 05:04 PM

Hi Hout

Yes it is

The Ethel ran aground in 1904 , the Ferret came to her aid but also ran aground ( may 8 th 2021 post do not know the number ).

Dave

**ehrwien** · 07-14-2021, 03:20 PM - **1 Like**

Plenty of rust in these scraps

Junkyard

HoutHans · 07-14-2021, 10:06 PM

Originally posted by ehrwien

Plenty of rust in these scraps

Junkyard

NIce, and plenty of colour!

**noelcmn** · 07-15-2021, 02:24 AM - **3 Likes**

**southlander** · 07-15-2021, 02:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dbs

Hi Hout

Yes it is the wreck of the Ethel.
I did get closer
I went again last March and it was covered completely by sand, the big storms hadn't taken the sand back yet..

Dave

I was down there about a week ago. The Ethel is somewhat exposed and the Ferret’s boiler as usual is visible.

---------- Post added 15th Jul 2021 at 08:19 PM ----------

Originally posted by dbs

Hi Hout

Yes it is

The Ethel ran aground in 1904 , the Ferret came to her aid but also ran aground ( may 8 th 2021 post do not know the number ).

Dave

Not quite what happened but there is irony in what transpired. The Ethel was a three masted barque that ran aground after damaging its rudder on a nearby reef. Yes, the Ferret came to Ethel’s aid but was not damaged in the process. The Ferret was wrecked much later in 1920, the irony being it was on the exact same beach as the Ethel. The Ferret was a schooner rigged steamer and how it got to Australia is a story in itself. Built for the Scottish coastal trade, it was stolen by confidence tricksters in 1880 and was eventually recognised in Melbourne, Australia by a newly arrived Scottish policeman!

**henrikpedersen33** · 07-15-2021, 03:00 AM - **2 Likes**

Rust can be quite decorative too ;-)
It's COR-TEN steel - it's due to get that rusty surface

**WPRESTO** · 07-15-2021, 05:23 AM - **1 Like**

Engine and backside of a tractor designed for serious traction.

**noelcmn** · 07-15-2021, 05:43 AM - **1 Like**

dbs · 07-15-2021, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by southlander

I was down there about a week ago. The Ethel is somewhat exposed and the Ferret’s boiler as usual is visible.

---------- Post added 15th Jul 2021 at 08:19 PM ----------

Not quite what happened but there is irony in what transpired. The Ethel was a three masted barque that ran aground after damaging its rudder on a nearby reef. Yes, the Ferret came to Ethel’s aid but was not damaged in the process. The Ferret was wrecked much later in 1920, the irony being it was on the exact same beach as the Ethel. The Ferret was a schooner rigged steamer and how it got to Australia is a story in itself. Built for the Scottish coastal trade, it was stolen by confidence tricksters in 1880 and was eventually recognised in Melbourne, Australia by a newly arrived Scottish policeman!

Hi Southlander

I will have to go back down there ( once school holidays are finished ) and have a look. There is a lot to explore down there .

Dave

**WPRESTO** · 07-15-2021, 01:44 PM - **2 Likes**

imposing pile of rusty cylinders

HoutHans · 07-15-2021, 09:40 PM

Originally posted by henrikpedersen33

Rust can be quite decorative too ;-)
It's COR-TEN steel - it's due to get that rusty surface

Yes, it can. There are some very nice patterns in this one. Well-spotted!

**henrikpedersen33** · 07-15-2021, 11:01 PM

Thank you ;-)

07-15-2021, 02:34 AM - 1 Like	#2648
southlander Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Adelaide Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,364	Originally posted by dbs Hi Hout Yes it is the wreck of the Ethel. I did get closer I went again last March and it was covered completely by sand, the big storms hadn't taken the sand back yet.. Dave I was down there about a week ago. The Ethel is somewhat exposed and the Ferret’s boiler as usual is visible. ---------- Post added 15th Jul 2021 at 08:19 PM ---------- Originally posted by dbs Hi Hout Yes it is The Ethel ran aground in 1904 , the Ferret came to her aid but also ran aground ( may 8 th 2021 post do not know the number ). Dave Not quite what happened but there is irony in what transpired. The Ethel was a three masted barque that ran aground after damaging its rudder on a nearby reef. Yes, the Ferret came to Ethel’s aid but was not damaged in the process. The Ferret was wrecked much later in 1920, the irony being it was on the exact same beach as the Ethel. The Ferret was a schooner rigged steamer and how it got to Australia is a story in itself. Built for the Scottish coastal trade, it was stolen by confidence tricksters in 1880 and was eventually recognised in Melbourne, Australia by a newly arrived Scottish policeman! Last edited by southlander; 07-15-2021 at 02:50 AM.

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07-09-2021, 01:23 AM	#2641
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,126	Originally posted by dbs Rusty Skeleton I'm guessing this is a shipwreck; the repetition in the ribs could be very nice if you can get closer.

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dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,568	Originally posted by HoutHans I'm guessing this is a shipwreck; the repetition in the ribs could be very nice if you can get closer. Hi Hout Yes it is the wreck of the Ethel. I did get closer I went again last March and it was covered completely by sand, the big storms hadn't taken the sand back yet.. Dave

07-10-2021, 12:43 PM	#2643
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,126	Originally posted by dbs Hi Hout Yes it is the wreck of the Ethel. I did get closer I went again last March and it was covered completely by sand, the big storms hadn't taken the sand back yet.. Dave Thanks for letting me know, it looks like a really scenic spot.

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dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,568	Hi Hout Yes it is The Ethel ran aground in 1904 , the Ferret came to her aid but also ran aground ( may 8 th 2021 post do not know the number ). Dave

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ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,784	Plenty of rust in these scraps Junkyard

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07-15-2021, 09:56 AM	#2652
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,568	Originally posted by southlander I was down there about a week ago. The Ethel is somewhat exposed and the Ferret’s boiler as usual is visible. ---------- Post added 15th Jul 2021 at 08:19 PM ---------- Not quite what happened but there is irony in what transpired. The Ethel was a three masted barque that ran aground after damaging its rudder on a nearby reef. Yes, the Ferret came to Ethel’s aid but was not damaged in the process. The Ferret was wrecked much later in 1920, the irony being it was on the exact same beach as the Ethel. The Ferret was a schooner rigged steamer and how it got to Australia is a story in itself. Built for the Scottish coastal trade, it was stolen by confidence tricksters in 1880 and was eventually recognised in Melbourne, Australia by a newly arrived Scottish policeman! Hi Southlander I will have to go back down there ( once school holidays are finished ) and have a look. There is a lot to explore down there . Dave

07-15-2021, 09:40 PM	#2654
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,126	Originally posted by henrikpedersen33 Rust can be quite decorative too ;-) It's COR-TEN steel - it's due to get that rusty surface Yes, it can. There are some very nice patterns in this one. Well-spotted!

07-15-2021, 11:01 PM	#2655
henrikpedersen33 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Roskilde, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,632	Thank you ;-)

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