Shipwreck Databases Western Australian Museum

XA387A - Copper/brass

Xantho

Brass shell Big End assembly: From fore connecting rod. Big end comprises of 2 brass shells -one is still attached to engine and in some cases nuts are so badly eroded as to remain in situ, same for grub screws and locking pins.

Site Area Code Mid-West

Site Location Associated with Steam Engine XA 57/9

Number of Items 1

Material Copper/brass

Museum Reference

Registration Number 387

ID 17738

Status State

Artefacts

Xantho

Built in 1848 as a paddle steamer by the Denny Shipbuilding Company, used by the Anstruther and Leith Steamship Company for crossings of the Firth of Forth between Leith and Aberdour. In 1860, sold and relocated to Scarborough. In July 1864, sold again, and its register transferred to Wick, from where it was permitted to take excursions to sea.
In early 1871, PS Xantho was sold to the...

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