SGT3969 - Copper/brass artefact

Solglyt Wreck

Sheathing sample: copper w/ one tack hole

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  • artefact SGT3969 - Copper/brass

  • Registration Number 3969

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Full information about the Copper/brass
artefact SGT3969 - Copper/brass
Ship Solglyt
Registration Number 3969
Description Sheathing sample: copper w/ one tack hole
Material Copper/brass
Number of Items 1
Modification date Fri, 2010-12-03
Date Registered Wed, 1994-07-13
URL http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/artefacts/sgt3969-copperbrass
Map of shipwreck

Solglyt

The Solglyt built in Norway, by M. Suensen, owned by O. R. Foreid. The Solglyt cargo was Jarrah. The Master of the Solglyt was Captain A. Rasmussen, the Solglyt had a crew of 13. The Solglyt was lost 1901/09/12 at Koombana Channel.

On 12/09/1901 vessel canted over 20° as tide rose with stern Eastward sank at her anchors in 20 ft aft 21 ft 6 ins forward. After inspection bulldozed into small pile, shifted and reburied. Position approximate

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