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The ''Acielle'' was launched in [[Tasmania]], and sold to Mr Lebbeus Hordern of Sydney, who is credited with first having brought seaplanes to Australian waters.<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3956112?searchTerm=Acielle "Death of Mr L. Hordern"], ''The Argus'', 11 September 1928.</ref> Hordern used the ''Acielle'' as a parent ship for his seaplane, and named her after his survey company, ACL (Aerial Company Limited).<ref>Hernan, Brian H. (2007). [https://books.google.com/books?id=tD_dJvAdHx0C&lpg=PA55&dq=acielle%20yacht&pg=PA55#v=onepage&q=acielle%20yacht&f=false ''Forgotten Flyer'']. Tangee Publishing. p.55.</ref> In 1921, Hordern purchased another four seaplanes, two [[Curtiss Model F|Curtiss three-seater 'Seagull']] flying boats, a ten-seater Short twin engined craft, and a [[Short Sporting Type|Short sporting]] seaplane. With no expense spared, he equipped the ''Acielle'' and set out to complete the first aerial navigation of the entire Australian coastline, covering around 150 miles per day.<ref>[http://www.chassisregister.com/display/rr/2142 History of Rolls Royce Chassis Number 2142]</ref> |
The ''Acielle'' was launched in [[Tasmania]], and sold to Mr Lebbeus Hordern of Sydney, who is credited with first having brought seaplanes to Australian waters.<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3956112?searchTerm=Acielle "Death of Mr L. Hordern"], ''The Argus'', 11 September 1928.</ref> Hordern used the ''Acielle'' as a parent ship for his seaplane, and named her after his survey company, ACL (Aerial Company Limited).<ref>Hernan, Brian H. (2007). [https://books.google.com/books?id=tD_dJvAdHx0C&lpg=PA55&dq=acielle%20yacht&pg=PA55#v=onepage&q=acielle%20yacht&f=false ''Forgotten Flyer'']. Tangee Publishing. p.55.</ref> In 1921, Hordern purchased another four seaplanes, two [[Curtiss Model F|Curtiss three-seater 'Seagull']] flying boats, a ten-seater Short twin engined craft, and a [[Short Sporting Type|Short sporting]] seaplane. With no expense spared, he equipped the ''Acielle'' and set out to complete the first aerial navigation of the entire Australian coastline, covering around 150 miles per day.<ref>[http://www.chassisregister.com/display/rr/2142 History of Rolls Royce Chassis Number 2142] {{wayback|url=http://www.chassisregister.com/display/rr/2142 |date=20080903211941 |df=y }}</ref> |
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Eventually the ''Acielle'' was sold on again, and was next used as a pleasure yacht,<ref name="The Argus Friday 13 September 1929">[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4036954?searchTerm=Acielle "Ketch driven ashore"], ''The Argus'', 13 September 1929.</ref> then refitted by the Australian Iron and Steel Company for a trip to investigate iron ore deposits on the northwest coast of Australia.<ref name="Kempsey Heritage Inventory">[http://www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/pdfs/heritageinventoryfull.pdf Kempsey Heritage Inventory]</ref> |
Eventually the ''Acielle'' was sold on again, and was next used as a pleasure yacht,<ref name="The Argus Friday 13 September 1929">[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4036954?searchTerm=Acielle "Ketch driven ashore"], ''The Argus'', 13 September 1929.</ref> then refitted by the Australian Iron and Steel Company for a trip to investigate iron ore deposits on the northwest coast of Australia.<ref name="Kempsey Heritage Inventory">[http://www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/pdfs/heritageinventoryfull.pdf Kempsey Heritage Inventory] {{wayback|url=http://www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/pdfs/heritageinventoryfull.pdf |date=20090930074141 |df=y }}</ref> |
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=== Shipwreck event === |
=== Shipwreck event === |
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Revision as of 12:14, 3 October 2016
 The sailing ship Acielle at mooring in Sydney Harbour while owned by Mr. Lebbus Hordern
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| History | |
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| Name | Acielle |
| Owner | Australian Iron & Steel Co |
| Builder | Tasmania, Australia |
| Completed | 1908 |
| Fate | Wrecked |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Wooden ketch |
| Tonnage | 40 GT |
| Displacement | 40 NT |
| Crew | 4 |
The Acielle was a 70-foot (21 m) wooden ketch that was wrecked 15 miles (24 km) south of Smoky Cape, New South Wales on 11 September 1929.
Service history
The Acielle was launched in Tasmania, and sold to Mr Lebbeus Hordern of Sydney, who is credited with first having brought seaplanes to Australian waters.[1] Hordern used the Acielle as a parent ship for his seaplane, and named her after his survey company, ACL (Aerial Company Limited).[2] In 1921, Hordern purchased another four seaplanes, two Curtiss three-seater 'Seagull' flying boats, a ten-seater Short twin engined craft, and a Short sporting seaplane. With no expense spared, he equipped the Acielle and set out to complete the first aerial navigation of the entire Australian coastline, covering around 150 miles per day.[3]
Eventually the Acielle was sold on again, and was next used as a pleasure yacht,[4] then refitted by the Australian Iron and Steel Company for a trip to investigate iron ore deposits on the northwest coast of Australia.[5]
Shipwreck event
It was during this expedition, two days out from Sydney en route to Derby, Western Australia, on 11 September 1929, that the Acielle foundered in a strong southeasterly gale. Her captain, Smith, and the crew of four endeavored to reach the shelter of Trial Bay, New South Wales, but the vessel was overwhelmed by the violent seas, and ran ashore 15 miles (24 km) south of Smoky Cape Lighthouse.[4]
The vessel was valued at £2500 and was insured.[4]
Wreck site and wreckage
The Kempsey Heritage Inventory states that the ship's anchor at the Heritage Hotel of Gladstone, Kempsey, is believed to have come from the Acielle. The anchor is believed to have lain under the sand but was frequently exposed by sea movement. The anchor was dragged from the sand by a member of the Jordan family who is a fisherman at Hat Head. In 1974, it was transported to Gladstone Hotel (now renamed to the Heritage Hotel) and accepted by Jim Tedd, the then publican of Gladstone Hotel. It was placed in the garden of the hotel and remains there.[5]
References
- ^ "Death of Mr L. Hordern", The Argus, 11 September 1928.
- ^ Hernan, Brian H. (2007). Forgotten Flyer. Tangee Publishing. p.55.
- ^ History of Rolls Royce Chassis Number 2142 Archived 2008-09-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c "Ketch driven ashore", The Argus, 13 September 1929.
- ^ a b Kempsey Heritage Inventory Archived 2009-09-30 at the Wayback Machine
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