‘Unique’, 1934

The ‘Unique’ was a 23-metre long, 84-ton fishing steamer that had been built in Brisbane Water in 1902.

She had been steaming up the coast on 4th March 1934, with a cargo of fish, when she sprang a leak. A decision was made to abandon the vessel which was then about 5 nautical miles off Shoalhaven Heads. After rowing for some miles, the crew attracted the attention of the ‘Bermagui’ and were taken on board. They were taken to Sydney.