Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
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Location
Koombana Bay Bunbury
Location Details
near flood gates and Koombana Bay Holiday Resort
Construction Date
Constructed from 1878 to 1882
Demolition Year
1884Statutory 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
'Citizen of London' has historic significance as a locally built colonial ship. Owned by George Payne, the Citizen of London respresents the dependency of the Bunbury community on shipping and associated trade activities. It 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.
Physical Description
SHIPWRECK
History
'Citizen of London' was built in 1878 by George Payne at the Vasse and was registered at Fremantle. She plied the coast as a local trading vessel.
She was a 17 metre schooner, weighing 53.15 tons, with a carvel hull, and a single deck with two masts.
The vessel was wrecked at Bunbury on 20 August 1880. It was repaired in 1882 but was unable to be refloated, so the remains were exploded in 1884.
Archaeology
SHIPWRECK
Integrity/Authenticity
No visible remains.
Condition
Relics buried in sand closer to the Inlet than Koombana Bay
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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