Shipwreck Databases Western Australian Museum

HN3537 - Bronze

Hero of the Nile

Ship’s bell, bronze: marked 'Hero of the Nile 1852' :16 : J 13 P B.

Site Location wreck site

Number of Items 1

Material Bronze

Museum Reference

Registration Number 3537

ID 10764

Status Commonwealth

Map of shipwreck

Hero of the Nile

One of the many vessels engaged in the guano trade. The hull remains are expected to be quite substantial and in good condition beneath the sand and weed.