LR4053 - Fittings artefact
Larkins Wreck
Figurehead: carved wood. Male figure, moustached, skirted w/ centurian like uniform. “Larkins”. Badly decayed. Both arms, feet missing.
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Material Fittings
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Number of Items 1
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Site Area Code South Coast
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Site Location Larkins. Arrived Albany 11 July 1853. Broken up in 1876.
Museum Reference
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artefact LR4053 - Fittings
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Registration Number 4053
Artefact information
| artefact | LR4053 - Fittings |
|---|---|
| Ship | Larkins |
| Status | Commonwealth |
| Registration Number | 4053 |
| Description | Figurehead: carved wood. Male figure, moustached, skirted w/ centurian like uniform. “Larkins”. Badly decayed. Both arms, feet missing. |
| Material | Fittings |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Site Area Code | South Coast |
| Site Location | Larkins. Arrived Albany 11 July 1853. Broken up in 1876. |
| Modification date | Tue, 2008-10-14 |
| Date Registered | Tue, 1996-03-05 |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/artefacts/lr4053-fittings |
Larkins
The Larkins built in India, owned by P& O, 1853. The Larkins was lost 1876/09/08 at Princess Royal Harbour, Albany.
Figurehead of Viking purchased by Mr Campbell Taylor and erected at gateway to Candyup Homestead. Later offered to WA Museum Board by Mr H.C. Poole, together with figurehead of the Lady Lyttleton. Site location provided by Adam Wolfe Larkins (1808-1876) ex Louisa The Larkins was constructed in Calcutta, India in 1808 of teak and saul (an Indian hardwood), fitted with 12 guns and originally...
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