Mount Gambier Events

Admella 150 Festival (Event)
Numerous venues around the Limestone Coast, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia

The SS Admella was sailing from Adelaide to Melbourne when it struck Carpenter Reef, one mile off shore, on 6 August 1859. It took eight days in pounding winter surf before 24 survivors were rescued by a bevy of brave volunteers. During this time 89 lives were lost, mostly due to dehydration and exposure. It is a story of unimaginable suffering, bravery and heroism - one of the worst maritime t ...

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