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Carnarvon
Western Australia, 6701, Australia | | Telephone Enquiries : | 08-9941 1146 |
A deep natural port located 30 kilometres north from the blowholes. Here Japanese ships load beneath the 60 metre cliff. Nearby is the most westerly point of Australia.
On 20 May, 1988 the ship "Korean Star" had discharged its ballast and was riding high at anchor, ready to be loaded with salt at the Dampier Salt Operations Pty Ltd, Cape Cuvier Jetty. On the following morning, out of the darkness of the early hours of 21 May, tropical cyclone "Herbie" struck with very little warning and in high seas and gale force winds the ship was swept up against the rugged coastline. The Korean Star soon broke into two sections by the continued action of the sea, settling to its final position after having holes blown in the hull some weeks later by a team of army engineers.
The wreck site is easily accessible by road for viewing, however the wreck is dangerous and must not be climbed upon.
Enquire at the Carnarvon Visitor Centre for detailed directions to the site of the wreck.
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| Entity Facility | Car park. | | Experience | Beach, Historic/Heritage, Marine. |
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