CM25 - Lead artefact

Cumberland Wreck

Musket balls.

  • Material Lead

  • Number of Items 26

  • Site Area Code South West

  • Site Location E 5-10v m / N 0-5 m

Museum Reference

  • artefact CM25 - Lead

  • Registration Number 25

Artefact information

Full information about the Lead
artefact CM25 - Lead
Ship Cumberland
Status Commonwealth
Registration Number 25
Description Musket balls.
Material Lead
Number of Items 26
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/cm25-lead
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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