CAM3749 - Fittings
Camel
Wood sample w/ copper alloy sheeting.
Site Area Code South Coast
Number of Items 1
Material Fittings
Museum Reference
Registration Number 3749
ID 24215
Shipwreck Databases
Western Australian Museum
Camel
Official Number: 101716
The Camel was built by G. White at Williamstown, Victoria, as a sailing lighter with one mast, a round stern and five bulkheads, and was used at Melbourne. It was so named because of its role as a carrier of fresh water supplies to ships anchored offshore. The Camel had its holds lined with Muntz metal to ensure water-tightness, protect the timber structure and...