BEL69 - Copper/brass
Belinda
Handle mounting bracket similar to BEL201, threaded bolt hole to accept cylindrical rod handle 7mm,, eroded rounded convex washer with square centre, small washer, probably from ship’s furnishings
Site Area Code South Coast
Number of Items 3
Material Copper/brass
Museum Reference
Registration Number 69
ID 6746
Status State
Belinda was built at Yarmouth with one deck, copper fastened and with iron knees. No dimensions apart from the tonnage are known, but it was stated as having a draught of 13 ft (3.96 m) when fully loaded. It was owned by J. Lee and was under the command of Captain Thomas Coverdale with a crew of 25. The brig was armed with two guns. The Belinda had arrived at Hobart on 12 November 1823 after a...
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