KK5461 - Copper/brass artefact
Karrakatta Wreck
Ship’s bell
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Material Copper/brass
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Number of Items 1
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Site Area Code North West
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Site Location Karakatta wreck site
Museum Reference
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artefact KK5461 - Copper/brass
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Registration Number 5461
Artefact information
| artefact | KK5461 - Copper/brass |
|---|---|
| Ship | Karrakatta |
| Registration Number | 5461 |
| Description | Ship’s bell |
| Material | Copper/brass |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Site Area Code | North West |
| Site Location | Karakatta wreck site |
| Modification date | Mon, 2010-09-13 |
| Date Registered | Mon, 2009-08-17 |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/artefacts/kk5461-copperbrass |
Karrakatta
The Karrakatta built in Scotland, by John Scott & Co, owned by West Australian Steam Navigation Company Ld.. The Karrakatta cargo was Assorted and mails. The Master of the Karrakatta was Harry Talboys, the Karrakatta had a crew of 80. The Karrakatta was lost 1901/03/26 at Swan Point, Broome side Swan Is 3/4 mile off shore.
Ship’s bell donated by Garth Jacobson, August 2009
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