Local Government
Wyndham-East Kimberley
Region
Kimberley
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Location
mouth of King George River nr Cape Rulhieres, Joseph Bonaparte Gulf
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Kalamity / Calamity Bay
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Feb 1997 |
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Statement of Significance
Named after Koolama I, the State Ships passenger ship that was bombed by the Japanese 25-40 miles off the coast on 20 February 1942 at 11.30 am near Cape Rulhieres in the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf. Koolama Bay was also known as Kalamity/Calamity Bay. The area has a sandy beach, mangals, rugged hinterland and is at the mouth of the King George River. The vessel was abandoned by 160 passengers and crew at Koolama Bay. Ninety three men walked overland to Drysdale River Mission, the women and children were taken to safety by Captain Crave of the MV Kimberley.
Condition
Site
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
Creation Date
17 Nov 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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