The MV Australia, originally named the Mary Ellen O’Neil, was built in 1928 as a tanker vessel to transport petroleum for Texaco. Acquired from the California Petroleum Corporation, she quickly became part of Texaco’s marine fleet, traversing U.S. ports. At 530 feet in length and 18,686 gross tons, the Australia was a massive vessel among
A Wreck That Comes and Goes The Ramp 55 shipwreck in Hatteras Village is a captivating relic of the Outer Banks’ maritime history. Located about 3/4 of a mile south of the Ramp 55 beach access and directly across from the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, the wreck emerges sporadically from the sand after periods
From Gawthrop to KohlerThe G.A. Kohler began its life under a different name—Charles S. Gawthrop. This four-masted schooner, equipped with twin diesel auxiliary engines, was crafted at the Jackson & Sharp plant of the American Car & Foundry Company in Wilmington, Delaware. According to the January 1920 edition of Motorship, the schooner’s first trial run
The shipwrecks off North Carolina’s coast are some of the most fascinating maritime stories in the United States. Known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” this region is home to many wrecks, each telling a unique story of danger, bravery, and sacrifice. One of the most significant shipwrecks is the LV-71, also known as the
Historical BackgroundBuilt in 1910 at Rotterdam Droogdok Mij. dockyards in the Netherlands, the Merak was a freighter initially owned by a Dutch company. For most of its early years, it transported general cargo. However, in 1918, during World War I, the United States Shipping Board seized the vessel to assist in the war effort. In
The SS Proteus, a luxury liner owned by Southern Pacific Steamship Line, was once a symbol of elegance and modernity, connecting New York and New Orleans. Built in 1900, this well-appointed vessel was renowned for its speed, comfort, and accommodations. However, in the fog of war during World War I, the Proteus met its fate
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