Wreck of the British Admiral off King Island

Background. King Island is located in Bass Strait, part of the Australian state of Tasmania. It sits in the centre of the western entrance to the strait, making it a significant navigational hazard. The island has been the site of more than 60 known shipwrecks, involving the loss of more than 2,000 lives. The British Admiral was an iron clipper ship involved in this history of maritime disasters.

Voyage. The British Admiral was an iron clipper ship lost in 1874, with 79 lives recorded as lost in the sinking. The supplied passages do not describe the vessel's route, ports of departure or destination, or the circumstances of the loss, so no voyage itinerary can be stated. Melbourne is identified only as the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria.

Casualties. The wreck resulted in the loss of 79 lives. This high casualty rate highlights the dangers of navigation in Bass Strait, particularly around King Island, which has seen numerous shipwrecks over the years. The specific number of survivors is not detailed in the supplied passages.