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A 'dicky' situation
A 'dicky' situation
GregoryB


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Camera: Canon EOS-30D
Lens: Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Location: Dicky Beach, Caloundra, Qld
Date: Jan 27, 2008
Aperture: f9.5
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/500
Galleries: Seascapes, History
Date Uploaded: Jan 28, 2008

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Comments: 4
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 The SS DICKY, a small steamer, was wrecked at Caloundra Beach (now known as Dicky Beach) on the 4 Feb 1893.

No serious wrecks were seen on the southern Queensland coast between 1889-1893 until a small steamer of 143tons, built in Germany in 1883 and measured 96.5ft long, 21ft beam went ashore above Point Wickham at Caloundra "and has ever since been there". She was on her last voyage to Brisbane, she fought a strong gale off Caloundra but was driven ashore. Loney 1982: All passengers and crew landed safely despite the heavy seas. An inquiry found that her loss was due to negligent navigation and the master lost his certificate for 3 months.

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Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 12/11/2008 10:52:29 PM
I adore this photo and remember the wonderful time we had with your visit to, us with roz..... love from shez
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Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 09/07/2008 07:59:57 AM
This was a perfect day, and I was so pleased that your visit to us here in Caloundra, got some mighty images for your portfolio.
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Olympus E-410
Olympus 14-42mm f.3.5-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital Zoom
 03/30/2008 04:38:54 PM
I really like this photo. Very strong colours and composition. Personally I would love to see this without the darkened edges of the image as I feel they detract a little from the overall photo.
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Nikon D40
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
 02/27/2008 08:15:43 AM
It's really interesting to see rusted up boat ruins on a gorgeous beach! I really like this shot, you should try to sell it on DPC Prints!!
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