Name/TitleStatement of general average per the S.S. 'Paroo', 2665 Ton register, J. B. S. Medley, Master from Sydney to West Australian ports via Melbourne and Adelaide. Stranded on Lonsdale Reef, 8th April 1902.
About this objectA description of the short-lived voyage and the damage sustained as a result of being stranded on Lonsdale Reef, near Queenscliff on 8th April, 1902 not long after leaving the Australasian United Steam Navigation Company Limited wharf.
Includes reports from the surveyor, Alexander McGowan; disbursements; manifest of cargo - contributory value of each interest; list of deposits; apportionment of general average; and a summary of balances due to claimants and consignees and final balance.
General Average is a principle of maritime law that essentially establishes that all sea cargo stakeholders (owner, shipper, etc.) evenly share any damage or losses that may occur as a result of voluntary sacrifice of part of the vessel or cargo to save the whole in an emergency. [BPD website]
MakerBulcock, W.
Maker RoleCompiler
MakerR. S. Hewes & Co.
Maker RolePrinter
Date Made1903
Subject and Association KeywordsShips and shipping
Subject and Association KeywordsShipping accidents
Subject and Association KeywordsQueenscliff (Vic.)
Named CollectionManuscripts Collection
Credit LineDonated 4 February 1948. No donor name recorded
Object TypeDocument
Object numberMS 014209.1 (F9-4)
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved