Shipwreck Databases Western Australian Museum

BAC13 - Textile

Broome Aircraft Wrecks

Textile artefact recovered from Broome Aircraft Wrecks

Parachute - made of thin, cotton textile, unable to be removed from box due to fragility. Edged stitching evident on some parts, and corded rope also visible in box. Not intact, many rips visible, further complicating removal and closer examination. Small number of metal fragments from eyelet or buckle also included.

Site Area Code North West

Site Location Cat 26

Number of Items 1

Material Textile

Museum Reference

Registration Number 13

ID 27425