SFL4375 - Copper/brass artefact
Seaflower Wreck
Ship’s compass mounted in modern binnacle. Gimbal and compass, brass. Cardinal points on compass rose have been roughly repainted with brown paint; traces of pale green paint on compass rose but other markings not visible.
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Material Copper/brass
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Number of Items 1
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Site Area Code Mid-West
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Site Location Near mouth of Moore River, Cape Leshenault. Wreck NF
Museum Reference
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artefact SFL4375 - Copper/brass
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Registration Number 4375
Artefact information
| artefact | SFL4375 - Copper/brass |
|---|---|
| Ship | Seaflower |
| Status | Commonwealth |
| Registration Number | 4375 |
| Description | Ship’s compass mounted in modern binnacle. Gimbal and compass, brass. Cardinal points on compass rose have been roughly repainted with brown paint; traces of pale green paint on compass rose but other markings not visible. |
| Material | Copper/brass |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Site Area Code | Mid-West |
| Site Location | Near mouth of Moore River, Cape Leshenault. Wreck NF |
| Modification date | Mon, 2005-07-11 |
| Date Registered | Fri, 2001-06-01 |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/artefacts/sfl4375-copperbrass |
Seaflower
The Seaflower built in Australia, by Alfred Pettree, owned by C.R. Cornish; W.A. Hancock & E.B. Stenning. The Seaflower cargo was Whale Oil & Guano. The Master of the Seaflower was Axel Hansen, the Seaflower had a crew of 5. The Seaflower was lost 1923/09/20 at Near Moore River, Cape Leschenault.
Co-ordinates 3' off/box
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