Umvolosi British steamer of 1,775 tons built in 1889 by J. Laing Sunderland, owned by Bullard King & Co and commanded by Captain H Clarke.


Wrecked 300m east of Kleinemonde River mouth on 12 April 1890 while on a voyage to Natal with cargo of 6 railway coaches, sleepers and mining machinery.


The crew & 2 passengers were safely landed.


She traded between London & Natal.

Wrecked near Kowie River Mouth - 1890

Master

From

To

H Clarke

1889

4/1890

Wrecked

Career Summary

Vessel

Built

Tonnage

Official No

Ship Builder

Engine Builder

Engine Type

HP

Screws

Umvolosi (1)

1889

1775

96660

James Laing

Sunderland

George Clark

Sunderland

Triple Expansion Steam

250 NHP

1

Umvolosi (1)

TMGB

Bullard King
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