Sunday, 28 February 2021
11:00am to 12:30pm
Police HQ, 200 Roma Street,
Brisbane QLD 4000
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FREE entry
On 13 February 1896, during major flooding, the steamer Pearl left Queen’s Wharf, Brisbane, and inadvertently fouled the anchor lines of the QGY Lucinda. The Pearl quickly capsized near Victoria Bridge with more than 80 passengers on board. Within fifteen minutes about thirty people had drowned, with some bodies never being found.
On the 125th anniversary of “Brisbane’s worst disaster”, author Paul Seto will present the latest findings of ten years of detailed research. He will speak movingly on those who drowned, and those who were rescued and by whom.
This disaster led to the foundation of many swimming and lifesaving clubs, chiefly for ladies, and the establishment of formal lifesaving organisations especially the Royal Life Saving Society of Queensland, in which several police officers were active members.
The one-and-a-half hour presentation will begin at 11am on Sunday, February 28 and will provide educational and up-to-date content suitable for all audiences.
The Museum opens its doors to the public on the last Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm from February to November in addition to the standard Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm opening hours. Monthly Sunday openings feature guest speakers from across the historical and crime-solving spectrums.
PLEASE NOTE: The Police Museum will open Sunday February 28 from 10am to 3pm, and is located on the ground floor of Police Headquarters, 200 Roma Street, Brisbane.