Maritime · Evidence-led place record
Dianella
Tiparra Bay, Moonta Bay at northern end. 3 km north of Moonta Bay Jetty, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia
Dianella was a schooner built in 23/11/1870 and lost on 03/10/1909. After departing Port Pirie on Sunday 3 October 1909, Dianella sprang a leak and made water so fast that the pumps were unable to cope with the in-flow. The vessel then made for Moonta Bay where it was grounded in two fathoms (12 ft) of water, where it be
The oddity, explained
Why is Dianella unusual?
Dianella appears here because the approved source classifies it as maritime. The source describes it as Dianella was a schooner built in 23/11/1870 and lost on 03/10/1909. After departing Port Pirie on Sunday 3 October 1909, Dianella sprang a leak and made water so fast that the pumps were unable to cope with the in-flow. The vessel then made for Moonta Bay where it was grounded in two fathoms (12 ft) of water, where it be. 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
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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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