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Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Functional object - Anchor from Eliza Ramsden
The Eliza Ramsden, with its intact clipper bow, is one of Victoria's most aesthetically spectacular shipwreck sites, and thus has both recreational and educational significance. It is archaeologically significant as relics of cultural significance, including a small ship's bell, have been found on the site.Struck Corsair Rock and later sank in South Channel, Port Philip on 24 July 1875. Now a popular diving site. Large Anchor ex Eliza Rambden which was wrecked on Corsair Rock Point Nepean 24/071875 Made of Cast Ironeliza ramsden, shipwrecks, port phillip, anchors -
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Anchor from Akuna - ex Komet, 1911
HMAS Una was a Royal Australian Navy sloop that began its life as the German motor launch Komet. The ship and her 57 crew was captured by an infantry detachment of the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force led by John Paton on 9 October 1914, with no loss of life. Komet was then sailed to Sydney as a prize. During the time in which the Una was in service under Australia, the sloop was used as a Patrol and General Purpose Vessel. The sloop was used to patrol the areas of New Guinea, New Britain, New Hebrides and Malayan waters. In December 1918, Una was sent to Darwin to protect Administrator John Gilruth, following the Darwin Rebellion. She arrived on Christmas Eve anchoring beneath the Government House cliffs until HMAS Encounter arrived in early 1919. After World War I, Una was decommissioned and taken to Port Phillip Bay, renamed Akuna and used as a pilot vessel. She was finally broken up in Melbourne in 1955.Anchor from ex German Yacht KOMET built in Hamburg in 1911, captured in New Guinea 1914. Acquired by PPPS 1925 renamed UNA then AKUNA. In service 1925 - 1954 Made of Cast Ironanchor, komet, una, akuna, pilot vessel -
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Instrument - Coastal Barometer, 1866
Coastal Barometer No. 5 was installed on the Queenscliff pier in 1866. The purpose was to provide weather data to the Professional Fisherman. It was later installed in the slipway winch shed. Instrument is housed in a cast iron case.Only one left in existanceCoastal Barometer No. 5 was installed on the Queenscliff pier in 1866. The purpose was to provide weather data to the Professional Fisherman. It was later installed in the slipway winch shed. Instrument is housed in a cast iron case.Instrument: J Grimaldi, Case: Langlands Broscoastal barometer, queenscliffe, fishing industry -
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Memorabilia - Certificate and Medal, 16 January 1949
Royal Humane Society Certificates and Medals are not given lightly and these items have been treasured by the family since presentation in the 1940's. Donated to the Museum for safekeeping/display in July 2011Royal Humane Society certificate and medal presented to Thomas Warren - fisherman aged 43 from Queenscliff, in helping to rescue four men from drowning from the wreck of the yacht Merlan on the outer reef at Point Lonsdale on 16/01/1949Includes letters, telegrams of congratulationsroyal humane society of australasia, thomas warren, merlan, rescue -
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Equipment - Seal Press, c. 1860
In August 1873, four of the crew were killed and the other four injured when the Pilot schooner Rip was overwelmed in heavy seas at the Heads. The tragedy and heroism of the crew, inspired the people of Melbourne and a public apeal raised funds to support the affected families as well as the formation of what is now the Royal Humane Society of Australasia to provide public recognition to acts of bravery.Official Seal Press of No. 2 Coy 'RIP' 1860 - 1889 seal press, rip, pilot boats -
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Machine - Sewing Machine
Date made approx early 1800'sTravelling Sewing Machine. G clamp. Spanner/Screwdriver. Darning Mushroom. Darning Needle [knitting needle converted to sewing tool. Tension Spring. Darning foot. Sewing foot. Embroidery Sample. NeedlebookW B Moore 51 Grafton St Dublin Patent 1870. VR and crown on plate screw. Underneath base Miss L Kenny.sewing machine, travel, sewing accesories -
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Binnacle from Victoria Tower, see description
In memory of the owner's husband Chief Petty Officer(GNR) Frank Hillier RANHousing for a ship's compass with a window at the back to light the face of the compass during daylight and a small compartment on the right hand side with a hinged door for inserting a candle for night viewing (mounted on a wooden base)Model p 6: Magnetic Liquid Compass No 2767: Date 12-1956 WT 5 kgs: Manu. by C8879 T2757: Nunotani Keiki Seisakusho Ltd: Amagasaki: Japan -
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Photograph - Photograph, Goorangai crew
The "Goorangai" sank when struck by the outward bound passenger ship "Duntroon". The 3 officers and 21 sailors went down with her including Lt. Commander Boyle who was in command 20/11/1940A photograph of officers and crew and their autographs taken circa 1940Mounted photograph and autographs of the crew of the minesweeper "HMAS Goorangai"hmas goorangai, goorangai disaster, wwii, port phillip- -
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Book - Scrimshaw Book (whalebone ), Scrimshaw Book, Early 19th Century
A small notebook made of whalebone - (Notes by the surgeon, some indecipherable to be handled with extreme care). The notebook was the property of, and used by, Sidney Bernard, Surgeon, Royal Navy on board HMS "Eclair". Last used 9th October 1845Notes by Surgeon.scrimshaw, whalebone, medical, hmas eclair -
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Domestic object - Lamp - Candle Holder, 1850 approx
"Rangoon" Wooden three mast barque of 379 tons, built Sunderland, England, wrecked 22nd March 1870 at the mouth of Minnamurra River between Kiama and Shellharbour NSW AustraliaThe donor's grandfather was Master of the shipLamp - Candle Holder supported by brass bracket, screw cap and spring missingbarque, rangoon, lighting equipment -
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sail makers palm
2 pieces of a leather sail makers palm recovered from wreck site of Gipsland coast near Clonmel Island. Wrecked 1878 ex Blackbird -
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Tool - Navigation, ship's Log, 25 May 2011
A Ship's Log looked very similar to a torpedo but was used to measure the speed of a ship. When dragged behind the vessel, movement of water past the propeller caused it to rotate, turning the small needle dials to record the distance and speed travelled. https://museumsvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/resources/journeys-to-australia/Ship's Log Display HeadWalkers Cherub 111 ships lognavigation, speed, knot, chip log, log, thomas walker and son -
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Bottle
Bottle recovered from wreck site of Joseph Sims - wrecked Prime Seal Island, Bass Strait 1/6/1930 -
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Dolls Furniture
One piece porcelain dolls furniture (chamber pot) and one other piece dolls furniture (broken) from "Loch Ard" -
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Domestic object - Oval silver trays, 19th century
from the wreck of "Loch Ard"Oval silver trays from the "Loch Ard"2769 number on backsilver tray, loch ard, salvage -
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Brass Step Plate
Brass Step Plate from wreck of S.S. "Karitane" Ornate object possibly used as a step protector on stairs or doorway. Wear pattern suggests it would be fixed vertically. Recovered from wrecksite base of cliffs beneath Deal Island Lighthouse, wrecked 24/12/1920 -
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Glassware and ceramics from Cambridgeshire
items from wreck of iron ship "Cambridgeshire" - 7/9/1875 Knights Island Furneaux Group1 x juice squeezer 9 cm - 1 x juice squeezer 12 cm - 3 x small condiment dishes - 1 x ceramic dish 7 cm - 1 x ceramic knob 55 mm - 1 x glass ring/neck damaged - 1 x small glass jug 8 cm diam -
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Two brass items, Early 1880's ?
Iron 4- mast barque "Falls of Halladale" wrecked 14th November 1908 at Peterborough Vic 1. Letter L from name plate 2. Pear shaped item - Light fitting ? -
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Three bottles, One ceramic bottle G. James Brighton
Wreck sites at Deal Island "Ida" Wooden 2 mast schooner wrecked 27th April 1850 and "General Jessup" Wooden 3 mast barque wrecked 7th July 1863. One glass bottle and two ceramic bottles -
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Tablespoon ( silver)
"W.B.Godfrey" Wooden 3 mast barque wrecked 7th March 1891. One Silver TablespoonW.H. Hall -
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Four Dead Eyes, Early 1870s
"Bulli" Iron Single Screw Steamer, collier wrecked 28th June 1877 at Erith Island. Four Wooden Dead Eyes, Three Large and One Small -
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Equipment - Cover, porthole, c. 1890
A porthole, sometimes called bull's-eye window or bull's-eye, is a generally circular window used on the hull of ships to admit light and air.Cover plate used to close over port hole (brass) Possibly from wreck of Iron Clipper 'Victoria Tower'porthole, bull's eye window, ship -
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Victoria Tower Relics, mid 1860's
"Victoria Tower" 3-mast ship wrecked 17th October 1869 on maiden voyage, Bream Creek near Torquay Victoria. 20 items mostly brass items -
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Karitane relics, Early 20th Century
"S.S.Karitane" Steel single screw steamship, wrecked 24/12/1920 at Deal Island Lighthouse 2 x porcelain egg cups with Union S.S. flag 1 x Brass gas fitting 1 x Butter Knife -
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Lead Weight
"Loch Ard" Iron 3-mast ship wrecked 31st May 1878 Port Campbell Pear shaped lead weight with brass casing recovered from Loch Ard wreck site. -
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Air Regulator, 1960's ?
Air regulator demand valve as used in scuba diving in 1960's ? -
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Port Hole
Port hole recovered from unknown wreck or location -
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Stop Valve
In line stop valve (possibly for steam) 14 cm flange. Brass -
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Deadeye
Large wooden deadeye - part of ships rigging with 3 holes. Found washed up on dog beach Queenscliff, following a storm in 2000, probably from ex Rip ship wreck -
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Model of Maud, 2012
Model of Maud made in 2012 by Malcolm Gibson in Geelong. Actual couta boat Maud was launched in 1927 built by Lars Halvorsen and now moored in QueenscliffMAUD is a wooden sailing vessel built in Victoria for fishing. It is an example of the Victorian couta boat class with a design adaptation for local conditions. It was built and designed by Peter Locke Jnr, at Queenscliff Victoria in 1931, with shallower draft than most couta boats so that it could operate from Barwon Heads. It is the only remaining couta boat from the Barwon Heads fleet.Scale model of Couta Boat Maud housed in a purpose built display case made by Showfront (owned by John Tiller)boat model, couta boat, maud