Shipwreck Databases Western Australian Museum

GM1115 - Ship's timber

Gem

Wood and concretion.

Site Area Code Local

Number of Items 1

Material Ship's timber

Museum Reference

Registration Number 1115

ID 8583

Status Commonwealth

Map of shipwreck

Gem

Constructed as a yacht at Cowes England. In the intercolonial trade. WAs sighted by th e lighthouse keeper 3 kilometres east of the island sailing well, but abruptly sank with no survivors. The cause remains a mystery.