BL3898 - Fittings
Ben Ledi
Pulley sheave: wood w/ brass bearing.
Site Area Code Mid-West
Number of Items 1
Material Fittings
Museum Reference
Registration Number 3898
ID 6859
Status Commonwealth
Shipwreck Databases
Western Australian Museum
Ben Ledi
Ben Ledi was built by Barclay, Curle and Company at Glasgow, under Special Survey and of heavier plating than Lloyd’s rules then required. It was fitted with two decks and one bulkhead and was insured for £13 000. The owners were Watson Brothers of Glasgow. The draught of the vessel on this voyage was 13 ft 6?in aft and 13 ft 4 in forward.
THE LOSS
The Ben Ledi, under the command...