Description: 1882 Victorian Parliament 'Pilot Loiseau' Ship Melanope Shipwreck Pope's Eye - 1882 - 'Pilot Loiseau' - Parliamentary Enquiry into the running aground of the ship 'Melanope'. Genuine 1882 Parliamentary Report. Great evidentiary report into the allegations against Amadee Loiseau, a piloting captain who brought large ships through the heads into Port Phillip Bay. This one particular occasion the ship Melanope, (whose history in herself is fascinating) was run aground on Pope's Eye shoal, in Port Phillip Bay. The allegations included drunkenness and its effect on the pilot. It was discovered a dangerous manoeuvre, cutting across the bows of the Carisbrooke (mistaken for being underway, when it was actually stationary, caused the Melanope to run abroad. No punishment was inflicted. 18 Pages http://bbprivateer.ca/?q=book/export/html/220 230mm wide x 325mm tall Item weighs 163g before packaging. - Items are generally posted with 24-48hrs of payment - Pickup is available in-store in Bayswater Victoria 3153 - Check us out on all social media platforms. Terms and condition of sale. All our items (unless otherwise specified, are vintage, used items. They may show marks, blemishes and signs of use. We endeavour to represent each item honestly. If you feel we have made a mistake or overlooked something, please contact us first before leaving feedback. We value your business, and we hope you value ours. _gsrx_vers_1436 (GS 9.0.5 (1436))
Price: 95 AUD
Location: Bayswater
End Time: 2024-09-28T11:43:31.000Z
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Era: 1880's
Brand: Victorian Government
Product Type: Document
Region: Australia
Modified Item: No
Theme: Nautical
