Shipwreck Databases Western Australian Museum

CAM3786 - Copper/brass

Camel

Valve/tap ID, fittings from boiler-brass (5 pieces that make one tap).

Site Area Code South Coast

Number of Items 1

Material Copper/brass

Museum Reference

Registration Number 3786

ID 7027

Map of shipwreck

Camel

Official Number: 101716

The Camel was built by G. White at Williamstown, Victoria, as a sailing lighter with one mast, a round stern and five bulkheads, and was used at Melbourne. It was so named because of its role as a carrier of fresh water supplies to ships anchored offshore. The Camel had its holds lined with Muntz metal to ensure water-tightness, protect the timber structure and...