Family's joy at Loch Ard watch sale

By Peter Collins
Updated November 8 2012 - 12:44pm, first published October 26 2011 - 11:22am
The watch had been held by descendants of Loch Ard wreck survivor Eva Carmichael for about 140 years.
The watch had been held by descendants of Loch Ard wreck survivor Eva Carmichael for about 140 years.
Loch Ard Gorge, the scene of the historic shipwreck.
Loch Ard Gorge, the scene of the historic shipwreck.

FEDERAL Arts Minister Simon Crean provided the perfect backstop for Warrnambool’s Flagstaff Hill in its bid to secure the prized Loch Ard watch at auction this week.

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