JM21 - Patterned Earthenware
James Matthews
Fragments of blue and white transfer ware. Willow pattern (pale blue) w/ scalloped edge, recessed foot rim (d.100 mm) probably part of a saucer.
Site Area Code Local
Number of Items 3
Material Patterned Earthenware
Museum Reference
Registration Number 21
ID 10981
Status Commonwealth
The wreck was located in 1973 on
the north side of Woodman Point in
Cockburn Sound, by members of the
Underwater Explorers Club (UEC) who
were conducting an underwater line
search as part of their wreck research
programme.
Archival research revealed that
James Matthews was a snow-brig of 107
tons, registered at the Port of London.
The...
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