Itata (1883) facts for kids

The wreck of Itata.
Quick facts for kids History
United Kingdom
Name	Itata
Owner	Newark Shipping Company
Port of registry	Liverpool
Builder	R. & J. Evans, Liverpool
Launched	1883
Identification	Official Number: 87910
Fate	Scuttled in Middle Harbour.
General characteristics
Length	202.1 ft (61.6 m)
Beam	33 ft 6 in (10.21 m)
Depth	9.9 ft (3.0 m)
Sail plan	Full-rigged ship

Itata was a three-masted iron barque built by R & J Evans, Liverpool in 1883. She was severely damaged by a fire in her hold at Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, in 1906. Her hulk was towed to Sydney and was scuttled in Saltpan Creek, Middle Harbour.

The location is -33.8151031, 151.2246810

Fate

While awaiting loading of one hold with coal alongside a wharf, she was severely damaged by fire at Newcastle, 12 January 1906 after another hold with a nitrate cargo caught fire. The resultant fire and explosions bowed and twisted her iron hull. She was towed to Sydney for use as a hulk, however was too badly damaged and was scuttled in Saltpan Creek, Middle Harbour.

Currently the Itata is often used as a training site for wreck diving dive courses.