 The shipwreck in the 1970s
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Cherry Venture |
| Route | Auckland to Brisbane |
| Builder | Lindholmens varv, Gothenburg |
| Completed | 1944 |
| Out of service | 1973 |
| Fate | Shipwrecked |
| Status | Demolished |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 1600 |
Cherry Venture was a 1600-ton cargo ship of Scandinavian origin. It ran aground on Teewah Beach in South East Queensland, Australia on 6 July 1973 and remained on the beach for 34 years until its removal in early 2007.