CY1079 - Copper/brass artefact
City of York Wreck
Gimbal ring: brass.
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Material Copper/brass
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Site Area Code Local
Museum Reference
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artefact CY1079 - Copper/brass
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Registration Number 1079
Artefact information
| artefact | CY1079 - Copper/brass |
|---|---|
| Ship | City of York |
| Status | Commonwealth |
| Registration Number | 1079 |
| Description | Gimbal ring: brass. |
| Material | Copper/brass |
| Site Area Code | Local |
| Modification date | Wed, 2008-10-01 |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/artefacts/cy1079-copperbrass |
City of York
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