VE4078 - Copper/brass artefact
Venus Wreck
Fastening nails: brass, 1 in situ in timber section.
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Material Copper/brass
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Number of Items 3
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Site Area Code Mid-West
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Site Location S Ledge Point on beach
Museum Reference
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artefact VE4078 - Copper/brass
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Registration Number 4078
Artefact information
| artefact | VE4078 - Copper/brass |
|---|---|
| Ship | Venus |
| Registration Number | 4078 |
| Description | Fastening nails: brass, 1 in situ in timber section. |
| Material | Copper/brass |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Site Area Code | Mid-West |
| Site Location | S Ledge Point on beach |
| Modification date | Thu, 2007-08-16 |
| Date Registered | Mon, 1997-02-10 |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/artefacts/ve4078-copperbrass |
Venus
The Venus built in WA, owned by John Thomas. The Venus cargo was General, mail. The Master of the Venus was Captain Mason, the Venus had a crew of 5. The Venus was lost 1851/04/10 at Abrolhos, Southern Group.
Crew rowed to Middle island. John Williams the cook was buried on the Island.
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