Day 152 – Busted 2 Days Straight | Ian Spagnolo Photography

Day 152 – Busted 2 Days Straight

It was another morning of capturing some photos at the shipwreck of Buster in Woolgoolga early today – even earlier than yesterday. I had hoped that the tide would be lower and I would be able to get around the other side, but no such luck.

The Buster beached itself after breaking free of 2 anchors and a buoy during wild weather on 17/2/1893 – 119 years ago, and is usually mostly covered in sand. It has been showing itself around every 3 years after heavy rain and large tides wash away the sand. The final resting place of the Buster is about 1km north of Woolgoolga on the main beach near Lakeside Caravan Park.

A few facts about Buster

Built: 1884 in Nova Scotia, Parrsboro, Canada

Construction: Wood

Type of vessel: Sailing vessel – Barquentine with 3 masts

Voyage: Sydney to New Zealand via Woolgoolga

The following photos in the image gallery are from both days I have been out there, yesterday and today.

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32 thoughts on “Day 152 – Busted 2 Days Straight”

Littleskew on April 19, 2012 at 6:04 pm said:

The pictures you have taken are absolutely amazing. I’ve never heard of this wreckage before! This must be amazing to actually see in front of you; it’s quite haunting

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- Ian Spagnolo on April 20, 2012 at 8:39 am said:
  
  Thank you very much… it is quite an amazing wreck. Definitely hope it stays uncovered for a little longer so I have a chance to get some more photos 🙂
  
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alessandro ciapanna on April 19, 2012 at 6:43 pm said:

great subject, great photographs. well done 🙂

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- Ian Spagnolo on April 20, 2012 at 8:40 am said:
  
  Thanks Alessandro, much appreciated! 😀
  
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CaiPhone on April 19, 2012 at 11:37 pm said:

Incredible photos.

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- Ian Spagnolo on April 20, 2012 at 8:40 am said:
  
  Thanks heaps! 🙂
  
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H2O by Joanna on April 20, 2012 at 12:06 am said:

I find this serie absolutely stunning!

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- Ian Spagnolo on April 20, 2012 at 8:43 am said:
  
  Thank you Joanna. Its makes it so easy to take great photos when you have an interesting subject like this (apart from waking up so early that is). 😀
  
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seekraz on April 20, 2012 at 8:51 am said:

It makes for beautiful photos, Ian. Well done.

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- Ian Spagnolo on April 20, 2012 at 2:33 pm said:
  
  Thank you! 😀
  
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  - seekraz on April 20, 2012 at 2:34 pm said:
    
    You’re very welcome. 🙂
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beachcomber on April 20, 2012 at 2:26 pm said:

It’s amazing that Buster didn’t get his bones scavenged over all these years.

Great photos.

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- Ian Spagnolo on April 20, 2012 at 2:38 pm said:
  
  Thanks, I am surprised too. It is actually a heritage listed site and there were warnings in the local paper about people damaging the site… but I am still surprised! 🙂
  
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citytobeach on April 21, 2012 at 5:34 am said:

Amazing shots, thank you for sharing!!

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- Ian Spagnolo on April 22, 2012 at 5:44 pm said:
  
  Thank you, and thanks for taking the time to check them out. 😀
  
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reesephoto on April 23, 2012 at 9:26 am said:

Great series and excellent colors. nicely done

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- Ian Spagnolo on April 23, 2012 at 10:35 pm said:
  
  Thanks heaps.
  
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frizztext on April 28, 2012 at 4:22 pm said:

I’m fascinated by your finding and photo gallery!
I found you via
http://johnmullinax.wordpress.com/2012/04/27/curmudgeonly/

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- Ian Spagnolo on April 30, 2012 at 2:07 pm said:
  
  Thank you for taking the time to look through my site & comment! 🙂
  
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frizztext (@frizztext) on April 28, 2012 at 4:23 pm said:

great gallery!
I found you via
http://johnmullinax.wordpress.com/2012/04/27/curmudgeonly/

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- Ian Spagnolo on April 28, 2012 at 11:02 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much! 🙂
  
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indigofletcher on May 1, 2012 at 8:17 am said:

Really interesting photos! I especially love your first! Did you have a longer exposure time to give the water the silky look?

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Ian Spagnolo on May 3, 2012 at 10:20 pm said:

Thanks so much… Yeah I used a long exposure. I love the silky water look.

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Lee on May 6, 2012 at 1:02 am said:

Ian – love the shots of the shipwreck – did you post some details about it somewhere? How old is it?

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- Ian Spagnolo on May 6, 2012 at 11:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks Lee… Details are in the post above in between the photos. It sank 119 years ago.
  
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Alex Khoo on January 29, 2013 at 4:33 am said:

What a wonderful set of images you have here! Very nice works! I enjoyed them! Thanks!

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- Ian Spagnolo on January 29, 2013 at 7:36 am said:
  
  Thanks very much Alex. Much appreciated. 🙂
  
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  - Alex Khoo on January 29, 2013 at 12:33 pm said:
    
    You are so welcome!