CM61 - Bronze artefact
Cumberland Wreck
Gripe iron (or Fishtail plate) in 'L' configuration. Eroded.
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Material Bronze
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Number of Items 1
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Site Area Code South West
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Site Location W 5 / N 5
Museum Reference
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artefact CM61 - Bronze
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Registration Number 61
Artefact information
| artefact | CM61 - Bronze |
|---|---|
| Ship | Cumberland |
| Status | Commonwealth |
| Registration Number | 61 |
| Description | Gripe iron (or Fishtail plate) in 'L' configuration. Eroded. |
| Material | Bronze |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Site Area Code | South West |
| Site Location | W 5 / N 5 |
| Modification date | Wed, 2010-07-21 |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/artefacts/cm61-bronze |
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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