BN5439 - Copper/brass artefact
Benan Wreck
Ornate base possibly compass holder
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Material Copper/brass
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Number of Items 1
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Site Area Code North West
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Site Location In first sand gully up from the stern, port side of wreck
Museum Reference
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artefact BN5439 - Copper/brass
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Registration Number 5439
Artefact information
| artefact | BN5439 - Copper/brass |
|---|---|
| Ship | Benan |
| Registration Number | 5439 |
| Description | Ornate base possibly compass holder |
| Material | Copper/brass |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Site Area Code | North West |
| Site Location | In first sand gully up from the stern, port side of wreck |
| Modification date | Fri, 2009-05-29 |
| Date Registered | Fri, 2009-05-22 |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/artefacts/bn5439-copperbrass |
Benan
The Benan built in Scotland, owned by Thompson and Company of Leith. The Benan cargo was Coal. The Master of the Benan was John Burns, the Benan had a crew of 28. The Benan was lost 1888/12/13 at Point Cloates.
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