🪓 John Brewer Reef

John Brewer Reef is located 70 km (43 mi) offshore from Townsville, Queensland, Australia, and measures 6.1 km × 2.8 km. The origin of the reef's name is from the troop ships John Brewer, Kelso and Arab which sailed from Sydney for India on 16 June 1842. On board were 26 officers and 700 men of the 28th Regiment of Foot. On 30 June 1842, all ships grounded on reefs north-east of Palm Island. The reef where the John Brewer struck is known as Slashers Reefs after then 28th Regiment's nickname.