JM480 artefact

James Matthews Wreck

Jug: Earthenware large [for milk] incomplete. Pale blue printed decoration of oriental houses & trees on body of jug. Hibiscus flowers & garlands alternate w/ picture motifs around outer & inner rims. Maker unidentified.

  • Number of Items 8

  • Site Area Code Local

Museum Reference

  • artefact JM480

  • Registration Number 480

Artefact information

Full information about the
artefact JM480
Ship James Matthews
Status Commonwealth
Registration Number 480
Description Jug: Earthenware large [for milk] incomplete. Pale blue printed decoration of oriental houses & trees on body of jug. Hibiscus flowers & garlands alternate w/ picture motifs around outer & inner rims. Maker unidentified.
Number of Items 8
Site Area Code Local
Modification date Thu, 2007-07-26
Date Registered Wed, 1976-03-03
URL http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/artefacts/jm480
Map of shipwreck

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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