ALB2379 - Fittings artefact
Albany Wreck
Breech blocks: oak w/ 2 brass sheaves and roller bearings on both sides to steady rope. Rope grommet, galvanised thimble (tongue of wood) to fix rope in thimble.
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Material Fittings
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Number of Items 2
Museum Reference
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artefact ALB2379 - Fittings
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Registration Number 2379
Artefact information
| artefact | ALB2379 - Fittings |
|---|---|
| Ship | Albany |
| Registration Number | 2379 |
| Description | Breech blocks: oak w/ 2 brass sheaves and roller bearings on both sides to steady rope. Rope grommet, galvanised thimble (tongue of wood) to fix rope in thimble. |
| Material | Fittings |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Modification date | Mon, 2005-07-11 |
| Date Registered | Thu, 1979-05-10 |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/artefacts/alb2379-fittings |
Albany
The Albany built in WA, by W. & S. Lawrence, owned by Streeter & Male. The Master of the Albany was Charles Roberts, the Albany had a crew of 6. The Albany was lost 1908/04/26 at Near Broome.
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