Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
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Location
North Shore, Koombana Bay Bunbury
Location Details
North shore - underneath the carriage way S of the Koombana Bay Sailing Club buildings
Construction Date
Constructed from 1865
Demolition Year
1872Statutory 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 'Midas', 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. Owned by Connor and McKay of New Zealand, the 'Midas' was used for intercolonial trade.
Physical Description
Unknown
History
'Midas' was a three masted wooden sailing barque weighing 555 tons. She was 44 metres long and was constructed at Farmingdale, USA, by Duncan in 1865.
By 1872, 'Midas' was owned by Connor and McKay of New Zealand. They loaded her with cut timber, 70 foot piles and jetty timber at Bunbury, but she was wrecked during a cyclone on 10 March 1872.
In March and June 1872, it was reported that the wreck was obstructing the harbour and she had to be moved by the Government. A law suit followed, and in 1876 the wreck still lay in the harbour.
Archaeology
SHIPWRECK
Integrity/Authenticity
No visible remains
Condition
Unknown
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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