The Loch Ard Gorge from above. by blinkings
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Description
The gorge is named after the clipper ship Loch Ard, which ran aground on nearby Muttonbird Island on 1 June 1878 approaching the end of a three-month journey from England to Melbourne. Of the fifty-four passengers and crew, only two survived: Tom Pearce, at 15 years of age, a ship's apprentice, and Eva Carmichael, an Irishwoman immigrating with her family, at 17 years of age. According to memorials at the site, Pearce was washed ashore, and rescued Carmichael from the water after hearing her cries for help. Pearce then proceeded to climb out of the gorge to raise the alarm to local pastoralists who immediately set into plan a rescue attempt. After three months in Australia Carmichael returned to Europe. Four of her family members drowned that night. Pearce was hailed as a hero, and continued his life living until age 49 and being buried in Southampton, England. The Loch Ard's cargo included a range of luxury goods, including a large decorative porcelain peacock made by Minton in England, intended to be displayed in the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. Remarkably, the peacock was recovered completely intact and was eventually able to be displayed a century later for the Victoria Pavilion at the Brisbane 1988 World Exposition. It is now on display at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in Warrnambool, along with a number of other relics of the wreck.
Comments (14)
MrsRatbag
I can't imagine undertaking that long return journey after a shipwreck; I know they say get back on the horse after it tosses you, but still! I would be content to stay the rest of my life, I'm sure! What a beautiful gorge, with its Scottish name; the water is lovely there, so clear and green. Australia looks like a most amazing place!
Adobe_One_Kenobi
Brilliant shot and interesting narrative mate.
Faemike55
Wonderful area and very interesting story
bebopdlx
Beautiful.
bakapo
a fascinating story and a beautiful photo!
bobrgallegos
Very beautiful capture and very interesting narrative!!
whaleman
Great view and who would want to leave?
jayfar
A great shot and story Andrew, it looks a lovely place to swim.
durleybeachbum
A stunning view! That is a fascinating history, and how astonishing that the peacock was unbroken. If you are a keen reader you should enjoy William Golding's trilogy 'To the ends of the earth', starting with Rites of Passage. The three novels are about one of these journeys and are a masterpiece.
CavalierLady
Gorgeous landscape and historical narrative. Zoom view is stunning! Beautiful places in your corner of the world!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
WilliamEpic3
Awesome capture and fascinating story. Great choice of POV. Wonderful work!
debbielove
A super shot and fasinating info mate Cheers for this Rob
danapommet
An exquisite capture of the Gorge and story about he clipper ship Loch Ard. I'm not an expert but the Loch Ard looks such a long ship!