On the night of the 14th of July 1890, the S.S.
Royal Sheperd sank after colliding with the S.S.
Hesketh near The Gap.
The Royal Sheperd was
headed down the coast to collect a cargo of coal
and The Hesketh was on her way into port fully loaded with coal. The Royal Sheperd sank
quickly and came to rest upright in 30 metres of water.
