Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
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Location
Koombana Bay Bunbury
Location Details
Buried E from the end of the causeway and the wooden jetty
Construction Date
Constructed from 1868
Demolition Year
1903Statutory 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
'Laughing Wave' has historic significance as an early colonial ship built in Western Australia. Owned by Fremantle merchant, John Bateman, the 'Laughing Wave' represents 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 site
History
'Laughing Wave' was constructed and registered in Fremantle in 1868. It was one of a number of vessels operated by John Bateman, a prominent Fremantle merchant.
The ship was a two masted, single deck, 35 metre long wooden brig, weighing 161 tons. It was manned by six crew members.
On 29 August 1903, the vessel was totally wrecked when it bumped into a fender on the Bunbury Timber Jetty during heavy winter weather.
In February 2000, a team of experienced divers surveyed the sea floor near the Jetty looking for traces of the 'Laughing Wave'. Low visibility hindered their task.
Archaeology
SHIPWRECK
Integrity/Authenticity
No visible remains.
Condition
Lies flattened and buried on the ocean floor at Koombana Bay.
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
| Present Use | OTHER | 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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