Sydney for Singapore

Passed through the Barrier Reef at Raine Island Entrance but ran onto the north end of Cockburn Reef when in sight of the safe inner route. Boat sent to contact HMS Fly surveying in the area and tender Bramble was sent to their assistance. Passengers and crew taken on by passing Merchantmen, leaving the wrecked Brig high & dry as a warning to mariners for next 12 years at least; Master's report in 'Calcutta Star" reproduced in "SG&SGTL, 25/1/1845; "Wreck'ollections"by Lance Paterson, "Sunshine Coast Sunday", 12/7/1998;