CM21 artefact

Cumberland Wreck

Rim sherd of blue and white patterned pottery.

  • Number of Items 1

  • Site Area Code South West

  • Site Location E 5-10v m / N 0.5 m

Museum Reference

  • artefact CM21

  • Registration Number 21

Artefact information

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artefact CM21
Ship Cumberland
Status Commonwealth
Registration Number 21
Description Rim sherd of blue and white patterned pottery.
Number of Items 1
Site Area Code South West
Site Location E 5-10v m / N 0.5 m
Modification date Mon, 2007-04-02
URL http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/artefacts/cm21
Map of shipwreck

Cumberland

The Cumberland built in India, owned by Steel, Lamden and Company. The Cumberland cargo was Coal and cattle. The Master of the Cumberland was Captain Anthony Steel, the Cumberland had a crew of 50. The Cumberland was lost 1830/03/04 at Augusta Cape Hamelin Minn’s Ledge.

Wreck found in Dec. 1981

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