Abstract
The Maritime Archaeological Unit conducts archival research into all of Victoria's recorded shipwrecks. Of the 560 shipwrecks in the computer index 114 (TH 20% are recorded as being steamships or motor vessels which sank between 1830 and 1970. A total listing of the steamship resource such as this gives an idea of the range and diversity of the steamship wrecks. This paper discusses Victoria's Steamship Wreck resource and presents the sites in terms of their significance on the basis of historical documentation. This can be utilised to indicate the priorities for future wreck inspection and maritime archaeological investigation of the sites.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Iron ships & steam shipwrecks |
| Subtitle of host publication | papers from the first Australian Seminar on the management of Iron vessels and steam shipwrecks |
| Editors | Mike McCarthy |
| Place of Publication | Perth, WA |
| Publisher | WA Museum |
| Pages | 42-46 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0730915212 |
| Publication status | Published - 1985 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | First Australian Seminar on the Management of Iron Vessels & Steam Shipwrecks - Australian Institute for Maritime Archaeology, Western Australia, Australia Duration: 4 Dec 1985 → 5 Dec 1985 |
Seminar
| Seminar | First Australian Seminar on the Management of Iron Vessels & Steam Shipwrecks |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| Period | 4/12/85 → 5/12/85 |
Keywords
- Shipwrecks
- Steamships
- Shipwreck indexes
- Victoria
- Maritime archaeology
- Underwater archaeology