Marquis of Angelsea wreck
After the wrecking the ship was uses as the Governor's residence when in Fremantle, the Harbour Master's office, the Post Office, and a prison ship for refractory servants. Also as the colonial goal.
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Country Built UK
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Port Built Sunderland
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When Built 1815
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Engine N
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TONA 352.00
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When Lost 1829/09/04
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Where Lost Fremantle
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Sunk Code Wrecked and sunk
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Port From London
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Port To Swan River
Museum Reference
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wreck Marquis of Angelsea
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Protected Federal
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Found N
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Inspected N
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Confidential NO
Artefact information
| wreck | Marquis of Angelsea |
|---|---|
| When Lost | 1829/09/04 |
| Protected | Federal |
| Found | N |
| Inspected | N |
| Where Lost | Fremantle |
| Engine | N |
| TONA | 352.00 |
| Country Built | UK |
| Port Built | Sunderland |
| When Built | 1815 |
| Sunk Code | Wrecked and sunk |
| Port From | London |
| Port To | Swan River |
| Cargo | No cargo |
| Master | W. Steward |
| Owner | G. Barrick |
| Comments | After the wrecking the ship was uses as the Governor's residence when in Fremantle, the Harbour Master's office, the Post Office, and a prison ship for refractory servants. Also as the colonial goal. |
| Sources | Further Returns Relative to the Settlement on the Swan River, 30 March 1831, S.W.P. 3, fol. 110. |
| Confidential | NO |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/wrecks/marquis-angelsea |