BEL3550 - Copper/brass
Belinda
1. 9 x small fragments of copper sheathing
2. 1 x large piece of broken copper sheathing
3. 2 x intact sheathing tacks, square section, round head
4. 1 x intact rag spike
Sheathing (9 fragments), + 2 sheathing tacks + 1 dog spike, copper
Site Area Code South Coast
Number of Items 13
Material Copper/brass
Museum Reference
Registration Number 3550
ID 6727
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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