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 1832
Demolition Year
1843Statutory 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 'Elizabeth' 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. Owned by Fremantle merchant, L & W Samson, the 'Elizabeth' was mainly used for trade between Fremantle and the Eastern colonies and Asian ports.
Physical Description
Unknown
History
'Elizabeth' was a first class, two masted teak schooner, 19 metres in length and weighing 100 tons.
'Elizabeth' was built in Calcutta, India, and was launched in January 1832. She was purchased by L & W Samson of Fremantle in 1838 for £1,600 and was mainly used for trade between Fremantle and the Eastern colonies and Asian ports.
'Elizabeth' was loaded with 32 casks of whale oil for George Leake, as well as a large quantity of barrel staves for Captain Scott (Fremantle Harbour Master) when she parted her cable during a heavy gale on Bunbury’s North Shore on 17 November 1843. She was under charter by Captain Scott at the time to salvage as much as possible from another wreck, North America (see B107), when she became a total wreck herself and broke up badly on the beach. All hands made the shore safely but the log book, register and chronometer were lost. At the time, 'Elizabeth' was insured for £800.
Archaeology
SHIPWRECK
Integrity/Authenticity
No visible remains.
Condition
Dismantled, scattered and buried beneath the sand.
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original 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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