Adolphe (ship)

The Adolphe was a sailing ship that was wrecked at the mouth of the Hunter River in New South Wales, Australia, in 1904. The ship is now the most prominent of several wrecks on what is now the Stockton breakwall, which protects Newcastle harbour. The rescue of the ship's crew has gone down in local maritime history as one of the most remarkable in local waters.

The wreck of the Adolphe on 30 September 1904. The mast of the shipwreck Regent Murray is visible on the right.
History
NameAdolphe
OwnerAnt. Dom. Bordes et fils
Port of registryDunkirk, France
BuilderA.-D. Bordes et Fils of Bordeaux
Laid downshipyard of Chantiers de France, Dunkerque
Launched23 March 1902
Completed1902
Maiden voyageSeptember 1902 - Arrived at Iquique from Port Talbot after 105 days
FateWrecked
General characteristics
TypeBarquentine
Tonnage3,204 GRT
Displacement2,413 NRT
Length95.58 m (313.58 ft)
Beam13.74 m (45.08 ft)
Draught7.345 m (24.098 ft)
Crew32
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