One of Perth’s best-kept secrets is the shipwreck of the Alex T. Brown

Built-in 1903 by Port Blakely Mill Co at the Ballard Shipyards in Washington State, USA, the Alex T. Brown was a 788-ton wooden 4-masted schooner. At around midnight on the 29th of May 1917 the Alex T. Brown was blown ashore by gale winds and despite numerous attempts over the coming days attempts to refloat the vessel were unsuccessful.

If your interested in visiting the shipwreck consider setting aside half a day to ensure you have plenty of time to explore the area. (Mobile phone reception isn’t the best as of 2018, consider having a map handy or print one out before leaving, just in-case) Be sure to take some water and snacks plus check your spare tire as the road to the shipwreck is unsurfaced and you don’t want to get stranded.

There are no large markings for the entry to the dirt road, and once you arrive at the car park it’s about a 5 min or 100-meter walk to the site.

Lastly, consider checking the tide information online prior to scheduling your adventure. As always be sure to be sun smart, and if you see any rubbish on the beach pick it up, take a photo and add the hashtag “Take3fortheSea”. Most of all have fun, for more information check out the following sites below.

Maritime Museum

http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/wrecks/alex-t-brown

Take 3 For the Sea

https://www.take3.org/

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Hi @ericpaulgoldie

Welcome to L G Connect Community.

Thanks for sharing nice photo, video and information about 100+ years shipwreck of Alex T Brown. Your tips for tourists are important and helpful.

Happy Mapping !!

Vijay Desai.

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