Booya
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De
Lauwers was a schooner laid down by Van Diepen in Holland,
and was launched in 1917 for the British company Yorke
Shipping. She survived both world wars, and served under
Second World War as a radio and communication ship in
Asia. She changed both names and owners several times
before she ended up sailing as Booya in Australian waters
in the 1960's. She sank under the cyclone Tracy outside
Darwin 24. December 1974 with the loss of five lives. The
wreck was found by sport divers in 2003, and rest today on
her starboard side on a depth of 20 meter northwest of
Darwin.
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| 12°23'22.9"S 130°46'16.9"E Last updated: August 2020 |
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