[Dickson, Rod (transcribed & compiled), 1996, Ships Registered in Western Australia From 1856 to 1969, published by Maritime Heritage Association (Western Australia), http://www.maritimeheritage.org.au/documents/Shipping%20Register.pdf]
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No.2, 1867, WATER LILLY, O/No.52237, 27.5 tons.
Cutter.
Dimensions :- 48.85 x 14.67 x 6.46 feet.
Built at Fremantle during 1867.
Owner :- John Lewis, of Fremantle, Boatowner.
Other owners, Harriet Morgan, of Fremantle, Widow.
Lucius Manning, of Fremantle, Merchant.
John Chester, of Fremantle, Carter.
Frederick W Scott, of Fremantle, Victualler.
Patrick Hogan, of Fremantle, Publican.
Farquar McRae, of Roebourne, Auctioneer.
Alexander W Pead, of Cossack, Storekeeper.
This vessel was one of five boats working newly discovered pearling banks in Roebuck Bay during
1882 and was thus partly responsible for the founding of Broome.
No account having been received of this vessel since 1882 this register is thus cancelled.
