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Image Not Available for CHERRY VENTURE grounded on Teewah Beach 2.5 kilometres south of Double Island Point during the cyclone of Sunday, 8th of July, 1973
CHERRY VENTURE grounded on Teewah Beach 2.5 kilometres south of Double Island Point during the cyclone of Sunday, 8th of July, 1973
Image Not Available for CHERRY VENTURE grounded on Teewah Beach 2.5 kilometres south of Double Island Point during the cyclone of Sunday, 8th of July, 1973

CHERRY VENTURE grounded on Teewah Beach 2.5 kilometres south of Double Island Point during the cyclone of Sunday, 8th of July, 1973

Maker (Australian, founded 1929)
Date1973-1985
Object number00007784
NamePostcard
MediumColour photographic print on paper
DimensionsOverall: 98 x 140 mm, 0.001 kg
ClassificationsPosters and postcards
Credit LineANMM Collection
HistoryOwned by Sea Tankers Pty. Ltd of Singapore when it ran aground. Several unsuccessful attempts were made to salvage the ship, it was finally demolished in 2007. In the interim it became a popular tourist attraction.
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