Shipwrecks of Sydney
The History of the ill-fated Annie M Miller
The SS Annie M Miller sank in 1929, 40 meters off Diamond Bay. She was a small collier, one of many colliers that transported coal to Sydney from cities along the coast. She had a short career, transferring cargo only three times, and the incident occurred only six months after her launch. The SS Annie M Miller carried twelve crew members to Sydney but only six survived the incident. On February 8 1929, the crew was preparing the SS Annie M Miller to depart from the port in Bulli, Wollongong, to deliver coal to Sydney, but problems started to arise. She was overloaded with coal by an estimated 37 tons, which could have been the reason behind the hatches and tarpaulins being left unsecured. Despite the risks, the Captain went ahead with the voyage and she left the wharf in Bulli and began her trip to Sydney. As the crew passed Botany Bay the water became choppy and was splashing over the railing, despite this, Captain Pilling was determined to reach their destination. At 7.35 pm on that same day. The crew reached Macquarie Lighthouse and a flare was spotted by the lighthouse keeper, who sent a pilot steamer titled the Captain Cook to assist the sinking Annie M Miller and the crew that were aboard. The Captain Cook managed to rescue six of the twelve crew members in lifeboats after the Annie M had completely sunk. The remaining six crew members including the Captain, were missing and no trace of them was ever found. To this day, the remains of the SS Annie M Miller can still be seen and have become a habitat for sealife. Though the ship isnt visible from land, the site has become a popular location for divers and underwater photographers.
Shipwrecks of Sydney
The History of the ill-fated Annie M Miller
The SS Annie M Miller was manufactured at Port Glasgow in the United Kingdom in 1928. She was owned by Robert William Miller, who was a marine businessman born in Scotland. He specialised in coal distribution. The Annie M. Miller wasn't the only one of its kind. She had many older siblings. R.W Miller acquired many different vessels for transporting coal to further expand his business, including: 10 punts, 4 ships, 2 hulks and 3 tugs. The SS Christina Fraser, SS William Macarthur, and The Audrey D. R.W Miller named his boats after friends and family members. Annie M herself was named after his wife Annie May Kieran.
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Shipwrecks of Sydney
The History of the ill-fated Annie M Miller
The SS Annie M Miller sank in 1929, 40 meters off Diamond Bay. She was a small collier, one of many colliers that transported coal to Sydney from cities along the coast. She had a short career, transferring cargo only three times, and the incident occurred only six months after her launch. The SS Annie M Miller carried twelve crew members to Sydney but only six survived the incident. On February 8 1929, the crew was preparing the SS Annie M Miller to depart from the port in Bulli, Wollongong, to deliver coal to Sydney, but problems started to arise. She was overloaded with coal by an estimated 37 tons, which could have been the reason behind the hatches and tarpaulins being left unsecured. Despite the risks, the Captain went ahead with the voyage and she left the wharf in Bulli and began her trip to Sydney. As the crew passed Botany Bay the water became choppy and was splashing over the railing, despite this, Captain Pilling was determined to reach their destination. At 7.35 pm on that same day. The crew reached Macquarie Lighthouse and a flare was spotted by the lighthouse keeper, who sent a pilot steamer titled the Captain Cook to assist the sinking Annie M Miller and the crew that were aboard. The Captain Cook managed to rescue six of the twelve crew members in lifeboats after the Annie M had completely sunk. The remaining six crew members including the Captain, were missing and no trace of them was ever found. To this day, the remains of the SS Annie M Miller can still be seen and have become a habitat for sealife. Though the ship isnt visible from land, the site has become a popular location for divers and underwater photographers.
Shipwrecks of Sydney
The History of the ill-fated Annie M Miller
The SS Annie M Miller was manufactured at Port Glasgow in the United Kingdom in 1928. She was owned by Robert William Miller, who was a marine businessman born in Scotland. He specialised in coal distribution. The Annie M. Miller wasn't the only one of its kind. She had many older siblings. R.W Miller acquired many different vessels for transporting coal to further expand his business, including: 10 punts, 4 ships, 2 hulks and 3 tugs. The SS Christina Fraser, SS William Macarthur, and The Audrey D. R.W Miller named his boats after friends and family members. Annie M herself was named after his wife Annie May Kieran.