Episode 2 of 2
Recognition of Bravery
- When
- 26 July 1875
- Where
- South Australia
Survivors James Fitzgerald, John Cleland, and Robert Brazil were awarded gold medals and a gold watch for their actions.
On 26 July 1875, the Governor of South Australia, Sir Anthony Musgrave, presented the awards in recognition of their bravery. A detailed list of passengers and crew was published in 1875 by JH Lewis, Printer & Publisher, though it contained several errors and spelling mistakes.
Sources
- SS Gothenburg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-05
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