Odalisk
The Odalisk was a barquentine built in 1866 in New Brunswick. Under the ownership of Jones and Company and with B Atchkinson as master, she operated primarily as a trading vessel, with St. Johns as her home port. The vessel's boatswain was Stephen Deadman.
Construction and Early Years
The Odalisk was surveyed at Clyde and received an Assigned Five rating. She was constructed as a substantial trading vessel, with careful attention to her proportions for effective coastal trading.
Australian Trading Service
The vessel began trading in Australian waters by mid-1869, making her first recorded appearance at Vasse (now Busselton, Western Australia) on June 19, 1869. She established a regular presence along the Western Australian coast, with documented visits to:
- Fremantle on November 6, 1870
- Bunbury on June 19, 1878
- Fremantle on November 13, 1880
- Albury on March 7, 1881
- Fremantle on April 27, 1881
Final Days
The Odalisk's final documented appearance was in the Port River, where she was photographed prior to demolition in the Pool. This historic image captured her alongside the half-sunken Silver Stream, the Mary Miller, and the small steam tug Mermaid.
Key Facts
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Barquentine |
| Built | 1866, New Brunswick |
| Tonnage | 269 |
| Length | 106'1" (32.33m) |
| Beam | 27'8" (8.43m) |
| Depth | 13 feet (3.96m) |
| Home Port | St. Johns |
| Owner | Jones and Company |
| Master | B Atchkinson |
| Survey Location | Clyde |
| Rating | Assigned Five |