On 3 November 1927 the Greycliffe, a wooden screw steamer ferry, sank quickly when it was hit and cut in two by the liner Tahiti off Bradley's Head, Sydney Harbour. A few passengers were able to jump to safety but the ferry sank in a matter of seconds. Rescue craft were deployed and saved some people, however the 7000 ton liner swept unchecked through the wreckage drowning more and injuring others. It is estimated more than 40 died but the exact number is unknown.