Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
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Location
Koombana Bay Bunbury
Location Details
near flood gates and Koombana Bay Holiday Resort
Other Name(s)
Perseverant
Construction Date
Constructed from 1885
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 15 Apr 2003 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 'Perserverance', together with the other shipwrecks in Koombana Bay, tell the story of the trials and dangers of early trade and transport in and out of the port of Bunbury.
Physical Description
Some remains may be buried.
History
There is little history regarding the 'Perseverance'.
It is understood that a wooden vessel was wrecked on 28 February 1845. The remains are located under the sand close to the Inlet (rather than in Koombana Bay).
Archaeology
SHIPWRECK
Integrity/Authenticity
No detail known.
Condition
Some remains may be buried.
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | Natural disasters |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | River & sea transport |
Creation Date
13 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
24 Oct 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.