Eucla was a ship operated by Stateships in Western Australia.
History Eucla was built in 1901 as the Wexford by S McKnight & Company, Ayr, Scotland for J Bacon Limited of Liverpool for shallow water use with a special shoe fitted to protect its keel. It was used in the cattle and pig trade between ports in the United Kingdom.Wexford Clyde ShipsShips of the State Shipping Service Maritime Heritage Association Newsletter March 2005 page 11
In 1912 it was purchased by Stateships, Western Australia for use on its south coast service from Fremantle to Albany, Esperance and Eucla. It was renamed Eucla in Albany in August 1912. After being retired 1926 and laid up at Victoria Quay, Fremantle, scrapping commenced in 1931, with its hull scuttled off Rottnest Island in 1932.State Steamer Eucla The West Australian 4 August 1931 page 10Graveyard (Site 09) Eucla ex Wexford Western Australian Museum
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