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Gayundah Shipwreck, Woody Point
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Gayundah Shipwreck, Woody Point
Gayundah was built in Newcastle-on-Tyne in the 1884 for the Queensland Maritime Defence Force, commissioned to protect the many bays, inlets and estuaries along the east coast from the enemy. By 1886 it had been acquired by the fledgling Australian Navy as one of its ten ships. Up until the end of World War I she was used as a mine sweeper and sea tender ship and by 1919 had been decommissioned, sold to civilians and was thereby stripped and demoted to a gravel barge. By 1957-8 she was retired and towed to the base of Woody Point cliffs where she has since acted as a breakwater, protecting the shore not from the enemy but from erosion
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Deterioration Dusk Flickr Shipwreck Sunlight Redcliffe
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This print captures the haunting beauty of the Gayundah Shipwreck, standing tall against the backdrop of Woody Point. Built in Newcastle-on-Tyne in 1884, this majestic vessel was originally commissioned by the Queensland Maritime Defence Force to protect Australia's east coast from potential enemies. However, its fate took a different turn when it was acquired by the Australian Navy and repurposed as a mine sweeper and sea tender ship during World War I. By 1919, after years of service, Gayundah was decommissioned and sold to civilians who stripped her down and transformed her into a gravel barge. Eventually retired in 1957-8, she found her final resting place at the base of Woody Point cliffs where she now serves as an unconventional breakwater protecting the shore from erosion. The photograph showcases nature's tranquility with its vibrant redcliffe sky meeting the calm sea below. The deteriorating shipwreck stands as a testament to time's relentless passage while still exuding an undeniable charm amidst its decay. This horizontal composition perfectly captures every detail - from sunlight gently illuminating Gayundah's weathered hull to the vastness of open waters stretching beyond. A true masterpiece captured by visionandimagination. com on Flickr, this image invites viewers to contemplate history's embrace with nature's elements. It is a poignant reminder that even in retirement, objects can find new purpose and continue their legacy through unexpected transformations.
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