Moa wreck
Some wreckage was located in 1978 (Sledge, 1979: 65) but the wreck site itself, if surviving, has not been relocated. Also referred to as Teresita Moa after it was fitted with an engine and to comply with the wishes of the many donors (Perez 1977:76)
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Country Built WA
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Port Built Fremantle
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When Built 1903
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Length 11.90
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Beam 3.70
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Draft 1.60
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Engine Aux motor
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TONA 13.72
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TONB 17.22
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When Lost 1947/03
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Where Lost In estuary of King Edward River
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Sunk Code Wrecked and sunk
Museum Reference
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wreck Moa
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Protected Not protected
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Found N
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Inspected Y
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Official Number 118987
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Registration Number No 88 of 1903
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File Number 3/79; 380.77
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Confidential NO
Artefact information
| wreck | Moa |
|---|---|
| When Lost | 1947/03 |
| Protected | Not protected |
| Found | N |
| Inspected | Y |
| Where Lost | In estuary of King Edward River |
| Engine | Aux motor |
| TONA | 13.72 |
| TONB | 17.22 |
| Country Built | WA |
| Port Built | Fremantle |
| When Built | 1903 |
| Port Registered | Fremantle |
| Official Number | 118987 |
| Registration Number | No 88 of 1903 |
| Length | 11.90 |
| Beam | 3.70 |
| Draft | 1.60 |
| Sunk Code | Wrecked and sunk |
| Owner | The Benectine Community of New Norcia Mission |
| Builder | C. Walker |
| File Number | 3/79; 380.77 |
| Comments | Some wreckage was located in 1978 (Sledge, 1979: 65) but the wreck site itself, if surviving, has not been relocated. Also referred to as Teresita Moa after it was fitted with an engine and to comply with the wishes of the many donors (Perez 1977:76) |
| Sources | Harbour & Light File AN 16/5/ ACC 1066/ 81/1915 BATT HMC Register, 161/4 & 196/3 McKenna Collection 682, WA Maritime Museum |
| Confidential | NO |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/wrecks/moa |