Captain John Egge Statue
Highlights
- Explore the bronze statue of Captain John Egge at Wentworth Wharf, celebrating local maritime history since 2009.
- Wander through Wentworth Cemetery, where Captain Egge rests, and discover the rich stories of the region.
- Visit the Wentworth Visitor Information Center for insightful walking cemetery guides, enhancing your historical experience.
- Savour the legacy of Captain Egge, a key figure in the Murray Darling trade, as you stroll along the river.
John Egge was born in Shanghai China in 1830. As a young man he worked on a sampan on the Yangtze River. At the age of 16, he sailed to Australia as a cabin boy with Captain Francis Cadell.
Egge was the cook on Cadell’s PS Lady Augusta which raced with Captain Randall’s vessel, PS Mary Ann in 1853.
In 1866 he chartered his first ever riverboat PS Treviot. By 1870, Egge was established as one of the biggest traders on the Murray Darling and his on-shore business interests had expanded at the same rapid rate as his river trade.
Captain Egge died in Wentworth in 1901 and is buried in Wentworth Cemetery. Walking cemetery guides are available from the Wentworth Visitor Information Center.
A bronze statue of Captain John Egge was unveiled at the Wentworth Wharf on 12 June, 2009, during the 150th Anniversary of Wentworth. The statue was commissioned by the Wentworth Branch of the National Trust and sculpted by Lynne Edey.
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