24 October 2024
Amazon 1863 Project Inc.
Protecting Inverloch's Amazon Shipwreck
The Amazon 1863 Project Inc. was formed in 2019 to protect the recently revealed Amazon shipwreck on the Surf Beach at Inverloch on the Bass Coast, South Gippsland Australia. The Committee encourage annual memberships and sell merchandise to fund artefact conservation and share the history of this A1 Class mid-nineteenth century wooden sailing ship. Bass Coast Shire plans for the Inverloch Cultural Discovery Centre will be the perfect facility to showcase artefacts and the Amazon story.
Discover how this sailing ship left the Port of Melbourne in 1863 bound for Mauritius and became wrecked on an Inverloch beach. Remarkably no lives were lost!
Where is the Amazon Shipwreck located?
The Amazon Shipwreck is on the Surf Beach at Inverloch in the Bunurong Marine National Park which is managed by Parks Victoria. First locate the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club at the intersection of Surf Parade and Goroke Street, there is a carpark, toilets and a path leading down to the beach.
Approximately 450m to the west, the wreck of the Amazon can usually be seen in the sand at LOW TIDE. If Wreck Creek is running you may require waterproof shoes or just bare feet. Check ‘Inverloch Surf Beach Tides’ for tide times.
This section of the Amazon bow was revealed transiently in 2020 and quickly recovered with sand. Deadwood are the internal structures which give strength to the stem of a wooden ship. The vertical planking with a rib attached would have been in a horizontal position. The stern was ripped off on impact during beaching of the vessel.
September 2024 brought a huge storm search and revealed even more of the shipwreck.
News
Inverloch shipwreck in 3D
Discover the secrets of the Amazon wreck in 3D and experience the thrill of its September 2024 reveal—an adventure waiting to be uncovered!
7 October 2024
Amazon Shipwreck Floats Again!
Amazon shipwreck floats again! Read more about the September 2024 refloat. 1st September 2024 from this ……. 2nd September cyclonic conditions to this……. 2nd September lunchtime, Amazon bow rests
8 September 2024
Bass Coast Shire Grant
Discover how the Bass Coast Shire Council Quick Response Grant 2024 is making a difference! This initiative has empowered a member to enhance the Amazon 1863 Project Inc. website through a short course.
25 July 2024
Can and Bottle ‘RETURN IT’ at Wonthaggi
Discover the opportunity to support your community at the Can and Bottle ‘RETURN IT’ initiative in Wonthaggi! Amazon 1863 Project Inc. is excited to partner with Return It Wonthaggi to accept your generous donations.
12 July 2024
Cultural Discovery Centre
This contemporary building will deliver a strong focal point for the Inverloch Community This early stage architect’s concept was developed following consultations with each potential stakeholder and the magnificent space will have provision for the Amazon story.
5 July 2024