CM59 - Copper/brass artefact
Cumberland Wreck
Circular fitting (part only) from Capstan (for capstan bars). Copper/brass.
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Material Copper/brass
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Number of Items 2
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Site Area Code South West
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Site Location E 25 / S 15
Museum Reference
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artefact CM59 - Copper/brass
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Registration Number 59
Artefact information
| artefact | CM59 - Copper/brass |
|---|---|
| Ship | Cumberland |
| Status | Commonwealth |
| Registration Number | 59 |
| Description | Circular fitting (part only) from Capstan (for capstan bars). Copper/brass. |
| Material | Copper/brass |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Site Area Code | South West |
| Site Location | E 25 / S 15 |
| Modification date | Fri, 2008-02-22 |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/artefacts/cm59-copperbrass |
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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