JS1547B - Copper/brass artefact
James Service Wreck
Buttons 2 wit. 1 x buckle complete, marked W.T. RUSSELL, …STRAND; 1 x buckle with part missing, also with part of same maker’s mark. Both with remains of fastening thread. [See + JS 1547A for 3 copper alloy buckle fragments with textile]
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Material Copper/brass
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Number of Items 2
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Site Area Code Local
Museum Reference
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artefact JS1547B - Copper/brass
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Registration Number 1547
Artefact information
| artefact | JS1547B - Copper/brass |
|---|---|
| Ship | James Service |
| Status | Commonwealth |
| Registration Number | 1547 |
| Description | Buttons 2 wit. 1 x buckle complete, marked W.T. RUSSELL, …STRAND; 1 x buckle with part missing, also with part of same maker’s mark. Both with remains of fastening thread. [See + JS 1547A for 3 copper alloy buckle fragments with textile] |
| Material | Copper/brass |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Site Area Code | Local |
| Modification date | Thu, 2010-02-04 |
| Date Registered | Wed, 1976-06-09 |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/artefacts/js1547b-copperbrass |
James Service
The James Service built in Scotland, by Dobie and Co., owned by James Service of Melbourne. The James Service cargo was Sacks, castor oil, jute. The Master of the James Service was Captain Sievwright, The James Service was lost 1878/07/22 at Five Fathom Bank, Murray River Area.
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