G.W. Wolff
Ship Number
120
Vessel Type
Sailing Ship
Built
Belfast
Launch Date
28 September 1878
Delivered
25 October 1878
Owner
S. Lawther
Weight
1663 grt
BP Length
250 feet
Breadth
38 feet
No. of Screws
Speed (approx)
Propulsion
Full-rigged
Official No.
78107
Registered
Belfast
Fate
Sank
 G.W. Wolff

Was wrecked on the central west coast of Hummock Island (Prime Seal Island), 8th August, 1912. She drove bow first on to the rocks under full sail. All the crew, except the master reached safety. Pieces of the bow, five of her anchors and other scattered wreckage remain today marking the site of the wreck. Iron ribs, covered in kelp, are all that remains close in to shore.
 
In June 1985 a RAAF Chinook helicopter recovered a capstan and two anchors from the rocks for conservation and display at the Emita Museum on Flinders Island.  One can also be seen outside the library in Whitemark.
 
All the crew, except the master reached safety. Pieces of the bow and other scattered wreckage remain today marking the wreck site.