JS1744 - Copper/brass artefact
James Service Wreck
Buttons: 6 pieces w/thread in holes. 1 x complete 4-hole button clearly marked W.T. RUSSELL 94 STRAND on front face; 1 x 4-hole button A/A in 2 pieces, with thread; 1 x button A/A in 3 pieces with thread.
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Material Copper/brass
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Number of Items 6
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Site Area Code Local
Museum Reference
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artefact JS1744 - Copper/brass
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Registration Number 1744
Artefact information
| artefact | JS1744 - Copper/brass |
|---|---|
| Ship | James Service |
| Status | Commonwealth |
| Registration Number | 1744 |
| Description | Buttons: 6 pieces w/thread in holes. 1 x complete 4-hole button clearly marked W.T. RUSSELL 94 STRAND on front face; 1 x 4-hole button A/A in 2 pieces, with thread; 1 x button A/A in 3 pieces with thread. |
| Material | Copper/brass |
| Number of Items | 6 |
| Site Area Code | Local |
| Modification date | Thu, 2010-02-04 |
| Date Registered | Thu, 1977-12-01 |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/artefacts/js1744-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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