Itata was a three-masted iron barque built by R & J Evans, Liverpool in 1883. She was severely damaged by a fire in her hold at Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, in 1906.[1] Her hulk was towed to Sydney and was scuttled in Saltpan Creek, Middle Harbour.

The wreck of Itata
The wreck of Itata.
History
United Kingdom
NameItata
OwnerNewark Shipping Company
Port of registryLiverpool
BuilderR. & J. Evans, Liverpool
Launched1883
IdentificationOfficial Number: 87910
FateScuttled in Middle Harbour.
General characteristics
Length202.1 ft (61.6 m)
Beam33 ft 6 in (10.21 m)
Depth9.9 ft (3.0 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship

The location is -33.8151031, 151.2246810

Fate

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While awaiting loading of one hold with coal alongside a wharf, she was severely damaged by fire at Newcastle, 12 January 1906 after another hold with a nitrate cargo caught fire. The resultant fire and explosions bowed and twisted her iron hull. She was towed to Sydney for use as a hulk, however was too badly damaged and was scuttled in Saltpan Creek, Middle Harbour.

Currently the Itata is often used as a training site for wreck diving dive courses.

References

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  1. ^ "The Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 13 January 1906. p.11". Sydney Morning Herald. 13 January 1906. Retrieved 29 February 2012.

33°48.913′S 151°13.481′E / 33.815217°S 151.224683°E / -33.815217; 151.224683