Wreck Inspection Report - Maritime archaeological site inspection for proposed aquaculture license Gun Island, Houtman Abrolhos

Author/s C. Souter

Year of publication 2003

Report Number: 178

Introduction
The Department of Maritime Archaeology was inviled to join Drew and Katrina Bessen of Southern Pearls Pty Ltd in a site inspection for the proposed Blacklip Pearl Oyster aquaculture lease west of Gun Island, inside Half Moon reef. CorioIi Souter joined the team on board Southern Lady II from 15 to 18 Januuary 2001. Andrew Beer, Fisheries Aquaculture Development OffIcer also joined the expedition to assess the suitability of the proposed area for the lease.