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SS PETRIANA
SS PETRIANA
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Statement of Significance
The Petriana is significant historically as a shipwreck that became a focus in Australian politics for the treatment of its Lascar (Indo-Malay) crew under the White Australia policy. It was also Victoria's, and Australia's first oil spill, with catastrophic environmental consequences. The remains of the Petriana represent the increasing use of fuel oils, and the use of specially made bulk oil transport ships.