Denial of Tasmanian ketch Defender's historic significance to play part in $31 million lawsuit against demolition

Adam Holmes
Updated July 10 2019 - 9:01pm, first published 12:15pm
Circa-1895 Defender was believed to be the last surviving Bass Strait ketch prior to its sinking and subsequent demolition in Queensland.
Circa-1895 Defender was believed to be the last surviving Bass Strait ketch prior to its sinking and subsequent demolition in Queensland.

Media reports in which the Queensland Government appeared to question the historic significance of Tasmanian ketch Defender will be relied upon in a $31 million lawsuit against the government over the ship's demolition.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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