| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Adolphus |
| Owner | Mr Metcalf |
| Port of registry | Sydney |
| Ship registration number: | 135/1854 |
| Ship official number: | 32306 |
| Builder | Unknown Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Completed | 1852 |
| Fate | Wrecked 29 November 1866 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Wood Brigantine |
| Tonnage | 121 GT |
| Displacement | 121 NT |
| Length | 22.98 m |
| Beam | 5.669 m |
| Draught | 3.048 m |
| Installed power | NA |
| Ship primary use: | Transport |
| Ship industry: | |
| Ship passenger capacity: | Unknown |
The Adolphus was a wooden brigantine that was wrecked on the rocks west of Pier Head at Wollongong harbour in New South Wales on 29 November 1866. The ship was carrying coal from Wollongong to Sydney under the command of Captain William Kean. There were no casualties, but the vessel was lost. The wreck has not been located, but the approximate coordinates are 34°25′08″S 150°54′26″E / 34.4189°S 150.9071°E.