Ship Loch Sloy wrecked off Kangaroo Island (1899)

The Scottish sailing barque Loch Sloy was wrecked on Brothers Rocks off Kangaroo Island in the early hours of 24 April 1899. Thirty-one people drowned and one initial survivor subsequently perished, for a total of 32 deaths. This was the greatest loss of life among the many ships wrecked on the Kangaroo Island coastline.

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Background. Loch Sloy was a Scottish sailing barque that operated between Great Britain and Australia from the late 19th century until 1899. Kangaroo Island lies in South Australia, 112 km (70 mi) southwest of Adelaide, and its coastline has seen numerous shipwrecks.

Wreck Details. In the early hours of 24 April 1899, Loch Sloy overran her distance while attempting to navigate to Cape Borda. The ship was wrecked on Brothers Rocks, approximately 300 metres from shore off Maupertuis Bay, Kangaroo Island. The disaster occurred at the mouth of the Investigator Strait, South Australia.

Loss of Life. The wreck resulted in the death of 31 people immediately. One initial survivor subsequently perished, bringing the total loss to 32 lives. This event marks the greatest loss of life associated with shipwrecks on the Kangaroo Island coastline.

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