Maritime · Evidence-led place record
Gwydir
Port Hughes near Tipara Light House, Wallaroo
Gwydir was a built in 1877 and lost on 17/06/1901. Sank in 14 fathoms while being towed by tug.
The oddity, explained
Why is Gwydir unusual?
Gwydir appears here because the approved source classifies it as maritime. The source describes it as Gwydir was a built in 1877 and lost on 17/06/1901. Sank in 14 fathoms while being towed by tug. Heritage Atlas treats that specific classification-and-description combination as the oddity; the score is a comparative discovery signal, not proof of mystery or the supernatural. Compare nearby records and the linked country or category collection to understand how this entry relates to places supported by the same governed evidence.
Evidence and further exploration
The coordinate, category and description remain tied to the cited source. Comparative oddness helps discovery; it does not add facts that the source does not provide.
Data last collected: 3 September 2026 for this retained atlas release. Page and source last rechecked: 3 September 2026. Treat the record as a research starting point: open the original source, confirm current access conditions and compare the mapped location with local guidance before travelling. A missing field means the approved source did not support it; it is not evidence that the feature or restriction does not exist.
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