Laura wreck
Last vessel owned by Captain Fred Dougla. Remains of what may be the Laura were found off Boxer Island in 1972
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When Built 1868
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Engine N
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TONA 24.25
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When Lost 1916
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Where Lost Recherche Arch, possibly Boxer Island
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Sinking Wrecked while carrying sheep
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Sunk Code Wrecked and sunk
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Port To Figure of Eight Island
Museum Reference
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wreck Laura
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Protected Federal
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Found N
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Inspected N
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File Number 69/72
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Chart Number 1059
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Confidential NO
Artefact information
| wreck | Laura |
|---|---|
| When Lost | 1916 |
| Protected | Federal |
| Found | N |
| Inspected | N |
| Where Lost | Recherche Arch, possibly Boxer Island |
| Engine | N |
| TONA | 24.25 |
| When Built | 1868 |
| Sinking | Wrecked while carrying sheep |
| Sunk Code | Wrecked and sunk |
| Port To | Figure of Eight Island |
| Cargo | Sheep |
| Master | Jim Douglas |
| Owner | Fred Douglas |
| File Number | 69/72 |
| Chart Number | 1059 |
| Comments | Last vessel owned by Captain Fred Dougla. Remains of what may be the Laura were found off Boxer Island in 1972 |
| Sources | Robert J.B. Douglas P. ANdreson, Esperance Customs Sub. Coll. |
| Confidential | NO |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/wrecks/laura-1 |