BEL203 - Copper/brass
Belinda
1. 3 x broken corroded sheathing tack fragments
2. 5 x corroded round headed copper nails or tacks, various lengths and bent
3. Intact sheathing tack, square section, round head
4. Sheathing tack, square section, round head, tip possibly broken off
Site Area Code South Coast
Number of Items 10
Material Copper/brass
Museum Reference
Registration Number 203
ID 6571
Status State
Belinda was built at Yarmouth with one deck, copper fastened and with iron knees. No dimensions apart from the tonnage are known, but it was stated as having a draught of 13 ft (3.96 m) when fully loaded. It was owned by J. Lee and was under the command of Captain Thomas Coverdale with a crew of 25. The brig was armed with two guns. The Belinda had arrived at Hobart on 12 November 1823 after a...
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