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Subscriber only The rare sight of an historic buried shipwreck can currently be seen off the coast of Fraser Island. The SS Marloo was built in England in 1891. It is believed to be the first time in almost 30 years the wreck has been visible. In September 1914, SS Marloo was steaming from Mackay to Brisbane when she hit a submerged object on Sandy Cape Shoal off Fraser Island. The crew and all 38 passengers were rescued. A subsequent inquiry found the ship s captain was at fault for not exercising sufficient care and attention in navigation in an area of known dangers.