GU16 - Fittings artefact
Gudrun Wreck
Figurehead, female figure w/ flowing drapery, carved wood , one arm missing.
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Material Fittings
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Number of Items 1
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Site Area Code North West
Museum Reference
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artefact GU16 - Fittings
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Registration Number 16
Artefact information
| artefact | GU16 - Fittings |
|---|---|
| Ship | Gudrun |
| Status | Commonwealth |
| Registration Number | 16 |
| Description | Figurehead, female figure w/ flowing drapery, carved wood , one arm missing. |
| Material | Fittings |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Site Area Code | North West |
| Modification date | Wed, 2009-09-02 |
| Date Registered | Sun, 1967-01-01 |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/artefacts/gu16-fittings |
Gudrun
The Gudrun built in Canada, by Charland of Quebec, owned by Mathias Hansen of Xiansand, Norway. The Gudrun cargo was Timber. The Master of the Gudrun was Capt. T. Griff, The Gudrun was lost 1901/10/23 at Shark Bay.
The ship was scuttled by the ship's carpenter, Azel Rawd, age 22, for some offence. It was towed to Fremantle and repaired, but later got wrecked anyway.
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