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Tasmanian Seafarers' Memorial
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William Owen and son William (1862)
The plaque reads ... 
Mercury (Hobart, Tas) Thursday 1 May 1862 states:
Great fears are
entertained of the loss of the Terror, well fishing-boat,
in which William Owens and his son left on the 5th ultimo. They were
last heard of leaving South Port on the 12th, and in consequence of
the westerly gales the friends of Owen are in a state of anxiety for
his safety.
Mercury (Hobart, Tas); Monday 5 May 1862 states:
BRIGHT EXAMPLE:- We are informed that as soon as it was discovered
that William Owen and his son were drowned, a young lady, 14 years
of age, voluntary engaged to collect subscriptions for the relief of
the widow, and fatherless children and has succeeded in obtaining upwards
of £11. We hope that other young ladies, stimulated by the same
benevolent motive, may be induced to contribute to the same beneficient
purpose.