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Wreck of the Neva
- When
- 13 May 1835
- Where
- Reef north or northwest of King Island
The barque Neva struck a reef near King Island in Bass Strait, resulting in rapid destruction and significant loss of life.
On 13 May 1835, the Neva hit a reef north or northwest of King Island in Bass Strait. The ship broke up rapidly, leading to the death of 224 people. This event is recorded as one of the worst shipwrecks in Australian history.
Sources
- Neva (1813 ship) Wikipedia, revision of 2025-12-11
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