Story of my Avatar

[twsl]

The picture I chose is the only known painting of the Vivid - a 65 foot ketch with a crew of 3 that was lost at sea off the coast of South Australia in 1932.

My Great Grandfather was the ship's captain.

http://www.environment.gov.au/shipwreck/public/wreck/wreck.do?key=5876

and/or

http://wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?52075

To this day to my knowledge it has not been found.

[Naharaht]

That looks a good painting, Alan. Did your Great Grandfather survive the wreck or is this a source of sadness for you?

[twsl]

Unfortunately all 3 crew perished.

It had a cargo of wheat bound from Tumby Bay to Port Lincoln.

A storm came up late in the afternoon and it is believed that the vessel foundered.

Two and a half years later a lifebuoy was found on a nearby island.

[Bligh]

What a sad story Alan.
Thanks for sharing this personal bit of history with us.
It is not often one can get a real life link to a historical event like this.
Rob.