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Manly–Agnes collision

Maritime incidents in 1906Ships sunk in collisionsShipwrecks of the Sydney Eastern Suburbs RegionUse Australian English from April 2018

The Manly–Agnes collision was a 1904 shipwreck in Sydney Harbour, Australia. It involved the 30' launch Agnes and the steamer SS Manly which was a much larger passenger ferry. The Agnes was carrying a family between Snails Bay and Middle Harbour.

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Manly–Agnes collision
Athol Wharf Road, Sydney Mosman

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