Shipwreck Databases Western Australian Museum

BAC12 - NON-FERROUS

Broome Aircraft Wrecks

NON-FERROUS artefact recovered from Broome Aircraft Wrecks

Water Container - Very large water container in the form of an upright cylinder. The sides of the cylinder exceed the height of the container lid, forming a hollow basin at the top with a single cross bar as well as a tap. Container has damaged parts, notably a cannon hole and .303 bullet hole in one side. There are a large number of smaller holes and tears in the metal and the cylinder is heavily dented. The whole cylinder is covered in a thin layer of concretion and shell.

Site Area Code North West

Site Location Cat 26

Number of Items 1

Material NON-FERROUS

Museum Reference

Registration Number 12

ID 27424