Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
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Location
North Shore, Koombana Bay Bunbury
Location Details
North shore from the flood gates to the inner habour
Construction Date
Constructed from 1872
Demolition Year
1887Statutory 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
'Cingalee' is one of a number of shipwrecks in Koombana Bay from the colonial period that tell the story of the trials and dangers of early trade and transport in and out of the port of Bunbury. The 'Cingalee' plied the Western Australian coast, moving goods between ports.
Physical Description
Unknown
History
'Cingalee' was a three masted, single decked wooden barque, weighing 336.6 tonnes and was 40 metres in length.
'Cingalee' was built in Dundee, Scotland, by the Dundee Ship Co in 1872. She was registered in Fremantle in 1878 from the Dundee Registry.
In April 1877, 'Cingalee' ran ashore in a cyclone at the Lacapede Islands. W E Marmion and partners, merchants from Fremantle, purchased the vessel as a wreck, hauled her off and had her sailed to Fremantle under jury rig in January 1880 for repair. 'Cingalee' was then engaged in the Western Australian coastal shipping trade.
'Cingalee' ran aground in Koombana Bay on 18 June 1887 under the command of Captain Pringle. The owners at the time were Pearse, Owston & Co. The vessel was condemned in July 1887 and a board of inquiry reported that the storm responsible for the wreck had also moved the bar opening of the Estuary almost half a mile up North Shore.
The ship’s fittings were auctioned. In 1938, the ship’s bell was used by the Bunbury Senior High School and remained in use even after an electronic siren system was installed. In 1970, the bell was stolen from the school.
Archaeology
SHIPWRECK
Integrity/Authenticity
No visible remains.
Condition
Dismantled and lying scattered in the sand.
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
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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