Drawing, pen, 'Maria', Lawrence Hargrave, n.d. 

In 1871 Hargrave became one of the Committee of Management of J.D. Lang's New Guinea Prospecting Association and in 1872 joined the Association's gold prospecting expedition in the brig Maria. Hargrave was amongst the survivors when the ship struck Bramble Reef near Hinchinbrook Island and sank with many lives lost.

Hargrave, Lawrence

The Maria, Thomas Stratman master, sailed from Sydney 20 January 1872.  She struck Bramble Reef near Hinchinbrook Isaland and was sunk.  On board was Lawrence Hargrave who survived.

Maria, ship

Small water craft which use sails and wind power as their major means of movement. For larger craft, use `Sailing ships'.

Sailing boats

94/23/1-8/5 Drawing, pen, 'Maria', Lawrence Hargrave, n.d.

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'Maria' drawing by Lawrence Hargrave

Object No. 94/23/1-8/5

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