JM169 - Lead artefact
James Matthews Wreck
Scupper. Oval cross section. One flange oval, w/ 2 thicknesses of metal, timber frags and copper alloy nails; remains of leather? around nail holes. One D-shaped flange, w/ 2 layers of metal; ? lead or copper sheathing behind the D-shape flange.
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Material Lead
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Number of Items 1
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Site Area Code Local
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Site Location Grid 3
Museum Reference
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artefact JM169 - Lead
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Registration Number 169
Artefact information
| artefact | JM169 - Lead |
|---|---|
| Ship | James Matthews |
| Status | Commonwealth |
| Registration Number | 169 |
| Description | Scupper. Oval cross section. One flange oval, w/ 2 thicknesses of metal, timber frags and copper alloy nails; remains of leather? around nail holes. One D-shaped flange, w/ 2 layers of metal; ? lead or copper sheathing behind the D-shape flange. |
| Material | Lead |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Site Area Code | Local |
| Site Location | Grid 3 |
| Modification date | Tue, 2010-12-21 |
| Date Registered | Fri, 1976-01-09 |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/artefacts/jm169-lead |
James Matthews
The James Matthews built in France, owned by Frederick Leith. The James Matthews cargo was Passengers and cargo. The Master of the James Matthews was Roberts, the James Matthews had a crew of 15. The James Matthews was lost 1841/07/22 at Cockburn Sound /Woodmans Point.
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