Where did the SS Georgette sink?

Where did the SS Georgette sink?

In the shipwreck-strewn south-western corner of Western Australia, near Margaret River, the SS Georgette met a tragic end on 1 December 1876. Carrying 50 or so passengers, and a cargo of jarrah wood, the steamer developed a leak.

When did the SS Georgette sink?

1st December 1876
The wreck of the Georgette on the 1st December 1876 was to be one of the most memorable wreck events in Western Australia’s history, thanks to the daring of two rescuers who plucked men, women and children from the raging surf.

What did Grace Bussell do?

Grace Vernon Drake-Brockman (née Bussell; 23 September 1860 – 7 October 1935), commonly referred to as Grace Bussell, was a woman from Western Australia. In 1876, as a 16-year-old, she was involved in the rescue of the SS Georgette, for which she was awarded the Royal Humane Society’s Silver Medal.

Where did Grace Bussell live?

Western Australia
Grace Bussell/Places lived

How did Gracetown get its name?

Gracetown is a fairly recent settlement near Margaret River, Western Australia. The name ‘Gracetown’ was named in honour of a local heroine named Grace Bussell, who was involved in rescuing the crews of the SS Georgette which was sinking off the coast in 1876.

Can you swim at Gracetown?

A really good place to take the kids in summer and very safe for swimming. To the right of the bay is north point a surf spot very famous, you can watch the surfers from here. Fantastic lookout into the South West of Western Australia.

What happened to Grace in our chemical hearts?

Grace is emotionally bruised after the horrific accident that killed her boyfriend Dom. Henry, on the other hand, is yet to fall in love and understand the suffering that comes with it. Grace and Henry meet, and she tells him that she is trying to move forward in her life.

Do Grace and Henry end up together?

Director and screenwriter Richard Tanne spoke to Insider about the movie’s “bittersweet” ending. He said that people might be disappointed that Grace Town and Henry Page don’t end up together, but it’s OK.

What is Grace Towns secret?

Meanwhile, Henry’s distracted at school, failing his classes, and behind on the newspaper. One day, he goes to Grace’s house and discovers the truth: Grace lives in her deceased boyfriend’s (Dominic “Dom” Sawyer) house with his parents. She wears his unwashed clothes to preserve his memory.

What is grace town’s secret?

What happened to Grace’s leg in Chemical Hearts?

As it turns out, she uses a cane because she injured her leg in a car accident, which killed her longtime boyfriend, Dom. Grace now lives with survivor’s guilt, depression, and PTSD, in addition to her physical disability.

What mental illness does grace town have?

Grace has an excellent reason to not want to date Henry or get into a relationship at all. As it turns out, she uses a cane because she injured her leg in a car accident, which killed her longtime boyfriend, Dom. Grace now lives with survivor’s guilt, depression, and PTSD, in addition to her physical disability.