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 1893
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 15 Apr 2003 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 20 Dec 2019 |
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 SITE
The site of the wreck of the 'Agra' has historic significance as it contributes to the story of the trails and dangers of early trade and transport in and out of the port of Bunbury. Unlike the majority of wrecks in Koombana Bay, 'Agra' was salvaged and used as a coal hulk at Fremantle for many years.
Physical Description
(site of shipwreck)
History
'Agra' was a wooden barque from Norway, weighing 962 tonnes (also reported as 775 tons). She was built at Arendel and was registered at the Port of Fremantle in 1893. She was 52.1 metres long.
'Agra' went aground at the entrance to the Estuary on 27 July 1895 when part loaded with jarrah and livestock. The ship was purchased by a Fremantle firm, unloaded, repaired and refloated to Careening Bay where further repairs were carried out in April 1896.
The vessel was renamed ‘Rose’ in 1897 and was used as a coal hulk in Fremantle for many years.
Archaeology
Shipwreck site
Integrity/Authenticity
Not applicable
Condition
Not applicable
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 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
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.