Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
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Location
North Shore, Koombana Bay Bunbury
Location Details
North shore close to E side of the flood gates
Construction Date
Constructed from 1888
Demolition Year
1901Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 15 Apr 2003 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 20 Dec 2019 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 1996 | Historic Site - Shipwreck |
Historic Site - Shipwreck |
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Statement of Significance
SHIPWRECK
The wreck of the 'Solglyt', together with the other shipwrecks in Koombana Bay, tells the story of the trials and dangers of early trade and transport in and out of the port of Bunbury. The 'Solglyt' plied Western Australia’s coast, moving goods between the ports.
Physical Description
Unknown
History
It is belived that the wreck of the 'Solglyt' is located in Koombana Bay. 'Solglyt' was a three masted wooden barque, with a single deck and raised quarterdeck. She weighed 875 tonnes and was 176.5 metres long.
'Solglyt' was built by M Suensen in Grimstead, Norway, in 1888.
By the early 1900s, she was plying Western Australian coastal waters.
On 10 July 1901, 'Solglyt' became stranded on the beach at Bunbury. She was fully laden with jarrah and broke up in the mouth of the Bar. She was captained by Captain Rasmussen and owned by O R Foreid.
In 1973, when the Koombana Channel was being excavated, the 'Solglyt' was uncovered. After inspection, the wreck was bulldozed to its present location and reburied, which virtually destroyed any remains.
Archaeology
SHIPWRECK.
Condition
Unknown
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | River & sea transport |
Creation Date
13 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
24 Oct 2017Disclaimer
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