Rangoon Anchor

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NameRangoon AnchorDescriptionCaptain William Wilson (son of pioneer Robert Wilson) was the original owner of the land on which the Ocean Beach Hotel and Rangoon Anchor now stand.

The ‘Rangoon’ Anchor is a relic from the 1870 shipwreck, lost off Stack Island, Minnamurra. During wild storms in March 1870 the ‘Rangoon’ was driven ashore on Stack Island, and wrecked about 300 yards from the mainland. Two boats, one from Shellharbour under Captain Wilson and another from Kiama rescued Captain Charles and his crew.

The ‘Rangoon’ Anchor provides tangible evidence of the risks, dangers and hardships associated with the 19th century shipping industry. This relic is a rare example of Shellharbour’s underwater heritage.
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Rangoon Anchor

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Mccabe Shell Collection

McCabe Family Home - Madge Burke

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Wilson, Captain William

Anchor from the shipwreck, Rangoon, Addison Street, Shellharbour, c.1980.

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PersonWilson, Captain WilliamPlaceOcean Beach HotelLocalityShellharbour VillageFamilyMcCabe

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