Queen Bee, Cargo steamer in Blackwall, New South Wales.
The Queen Bee was a wooden-hulled cargo steamer that operated along the New South Wales coast carrying coal between major ports. The vessel was a common type of trading ship used during the early 1900s for moving goods between settlements.
The vessel was built in 1907 and spent years carrying coal between Newcastle and Sydney. It sank in 1922 after running aground near Barrenjoey Head on the coast.
The vessel was a key part of trade between ports and helped support the region's economic life during the early industrial period. Today it stands as a reminder of how important shipping was to coastal communities.
The wreck site is located offshore and is primarily accessed by water, making it a destination for diving enthusiasts and underwater explorers. Visitors should check local conditions and timing before attempting to visit the location.
The vessel was involved in several ship collisions before it sank in 1922, reflecting how common accidents were on the busy trading routes of the era. These incidents brought local attention to the ship before it met its final fate.
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