The Joseph H Scammell was wrecked off Point Danger while on a voyage from New York to Melbourne with a general cargo worth $120,000.Scale model of Joseph H Scammell, a Canadian sailing ship that was wrecked off Point Danger on 7 May 1891. Plaque on front of stand: Joseph H Scammelljoseph h scammell, point danger

1. Piano key from the wreck of the "Scammell". 2. Shavings of hull timber from the "Scammell" and few pieces of plywood contained in glass jar. 3. Shavings of hull timber from the "Scammell" plus small block of wood in large glass jar.1. "Key from piano of wrecked 'Scammell' / Point Danger Torquay 1891". 2. "From the wreck of the Joseph H. Scammell / May 8 1891 Torquay". Written in pen on both sides of key.joseph h. scammell, piano key

Purchased at the auction of salvaged cargo from the wrecked Joseph H Scammell. An auction was held on 1th May 1891 conducted by Messrs Robinson, Burns and Sparrow. The Joseph H Scammell sailed from New York on 13th January 1891 bound for Melbourne Australia. On 7th May 1891 she hit rough weather outside Port Phillip Bay, and hit the reef 400 metres off Port Danger, at Torquay. The people on board were rescued the next day but the ship broke up and cargo and goods were strewn along the foreshore. This dish was purchased by Edwin Molyneaux, one of the Founding Fathers of Torquay, and donated by his Great Grand daughterThis item was rescued from the only shipwreck off Torquay. The focus of this wreck has formed part of Torquay's history and folkloreA solid rectangular clear cut glass dish, part of collection from the Joseph H. Scammell.Original sticker by unknown author "off /Joseph H/Scammell/May7th 1891shipwrecks great ocean road victoria, scammell collection

This is a nameplate salvaged from the Scammell, wrecked off Point Danger Torquay in 1891.The grounding of the Scammell was a significant event in Torquay's history.Rectangular metal plate (possibly brass)" JOSEPH H SCAMMELL "torquay, joseph h. scammell, point danger, shipwrecks great ocean road victoria, scammell collection

A5, 32 pagesnon-fictionThis book by Geoff Nayler tells the story of the Scammell shipwreck, compiled from personal writings of PH Holden, the customs officer in charge of recovery.shipwrecks great ocean road victoria, scammell collection

The table was retrieved from the beach by James Austin (1844-1916) when the Joseph H Scammell ran aground at Point Danger in May 1891. The table remained in the Austin family for several generations before being donated to the Society.Table from the SS Joseph S Scammell. shipwrecks great ocean road victoria, scammell collection

The original painting was found in a house at the corner of Bell Street and Park Lane, Torquay showing the J H Scammell on the rocks at Point Danger, Torquay in 1891. A contemporary record of one of many shipwrecks on the south coast of Victoria.Sepia photograph, mounted in black frameshipwrecks great ocean road victoria, scammell collection

A4 comb bound typed booklet (26 pages)non-fictionThe book tells the story of the shipwreck of the J H Scammell off Point Danger Torquay in 1891. Authors: KL Cecil and RV Carr. Published by Anglesea & District Historical Society, 1988shipwrecks great ocean road victoria, scammell collection

Wooden log with iron spike - part of the deck of the "Joseph Scammel" which sank off Point Danger, Torquay 1891.joseph scammell, timber with iron spike

Binnacle cover from the compass of the Scammell wrecked off Point Danger Torquay in 1891.This is an original artefact discovered at Point Danger Torquay in 1934. Its whereabouts were unknown until 1996 when it was donated to the Society.Round metal object, possibly binnacle cover from ship's compass.Brass plate attached with provenance of itemtorquay, joseph h. scammell, 1891, arnold goetz, shipwrecks great ocean road victoria, scammell collection

Item recovered from wreck of Joseph H Scammell. Purchased at auction of Scammell cargo in 1911Drinking glass tumbler with heavy baseLabel attached showing provenanceshipwrecks great ocean road victoria, scammell collection

An original artefact from the Joseph H Scammell purchased at an auction of the ships cargo after the ship was wrecked off Point Danger Torquay in 1891.The wreck of the Scammell was a significant event in Torquay's history.Small silver spirit stove with four legs supporting a cradle over a spirit burner.shipwrecks great ocean road victoria, scammell collection

Relics from the wreck of the Joseph H Scammell were found in 1971 by Barry Poole of the Geelong Skin Diver Club. The items were originally part of a consignment for Hawkes Bros store of Geelong.Round cut glass bowl with scalloped edge, triangle on top with wave patternscammell collection, shipwrecks great ocean road victoria

Probably from the wreck of the Joseph H Scammell as it was found in a rock pool at low tide at Point Danger, where the Scammell was shipwrecked. The Joseph H Scammell was a Canadian sailing ship that was wrecked off Point Danger, adjacent to the township of Torquay, on the 7th May 1891 on a voyage from New York to Melbourne with a general cargo worth $120,000 No lives were lost. Captain John albert Chapman was suspended as a ships master for 12 months. Whittemore Brothers Company was a large producer of shoe polish in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, between 1852 and the 1930s.Small bottle, aqua in colour, containing traces of shoe polish and embossed with the maker "Whittemore". A cork stopper has been added later.Whittemore/Boston/USAshipwrecks great ocean road victoria, scammell collection

Cut glass vase from Scammell shipwreck. Relics from the wreck of the Joseph H Scammell were found in 1971 by Barry Poole of the Geelong Skin Diver Club. The items were originally part of a consignment for Hawkes Bros store of Geelong.Cut glass vase with scalloped edge in shape of triangles.scammell collection, shipwrecks great ocean road victoria

Glass tumblers (2) from the Scammell wreck. Relics from the wreck of the Joseph H Scammell were found in 1971 by Barry Poole of the Geelong Skin Diver Club. The items were originally part of a consignment for Hawkes Bros store of Geelong.Glass tumblers (2) from the Scammell wreck. The smaller one has a decorative pattern inlaid near the bottom/scammell collection, shipwrecks great ocean road victoria

There are only seven shipwrecks in Victoria that have had more than 100 objects recovered from them reported as a result of the Commonwealth Amnesty held in 1993-94. These are the Loch Ard (1878), Schomberg (1855) and Fiji (1891) - all situated along the western district 'Shipwreck Coast' - and the George Roper (1883), Light of the Age (1868), Joseph H. Scammell (1891) and Victoria Tower - all situated along the short section of the 'Surf Coast' between Point Lonsdale and Torquay.The Victoria Tower is archaeologically significant as the wreck of an international inward-bound passenger and cargo vessel. It is educationally and recreationally significant as a coherently intact example of a British built iron clipper ie: representative of a class or type. Along with the wrecks of the Light of the Age (1868 - American-built wooden clipper ship) and Sussex (1871 - Blackwall frigate) nearby these vessels represent the three major design classes, and span the evolution of commercial and immigrant sailing ships used by the British in the colonial Australian trade in the last half of the nineteenth century.2 Doors from the 'Victoria Tower' made from teak and mahoganydoors, salvage, shipwreck, torquay, victoria tower

This journal provides the reader with glimpses of the adventures and hardships of a seaman's life. Many of the stories are of sailing ships.Contributes to our knowledge of the importance of shipping and places on record those stories of the sea which would otherwise be lost.Contents Foreword - Commodore Dacre H. D. Smyth, R.A.N. - 7 Editorial - Pondering on Polly - 9 Progress Of The "Polly Woodside" - J. F. Yuncken - 13 Nearly Another "Birkenhead" - E. J. Batten - 21 Pawn Of The Storm - N. S. Smith - 27 The "Golden Plover" - I. L. Barton - 35 The "Brier Holme" - Ross Osmond - 43 The "Joseph H. Scammell" - A. D. Long - 47 A Western Port Boatman - Arthur Woodley - 51 Apology To A Freighter - C. E. Bonwick - 52 When Ships Burned Coal -- The 'Black Gang' - E. Carpenter - 53 From The Galley -- Fried Chicken - R.G.E. - 57 Just a Bit Outside The Law - Captain C. Meyer - 59 More Of Pearling Off The ARU Islands - Capt. W. J. Cowling - 63 A Medal Well Earned - L. A. Marchant - 70 The Tale Of The "Komet" - Harrow Morgan - 72 A Passage From England To Australia in the "Gauntlet" - Sven Tvermoes - 79 A Tug Of The Past - H. R. Watson - 94 Commodore Beal To The Rescue - Capt. F. K. Klebingat - 98 The Peacock From The Sea - J. M. MacKenzie - 106 The Man From Timbuctoo - L. de Neumann - 110 H.M.A.S. "Tingira" - D. C. Ricketts - 112 Inverneill At Iquiqui 1912 - Major M. H. O. Forbes - 116 The "Bear" - S. A. E. Strom - 121 Book Reviews - - 125 Glossary - - 128 More After Thoughts - W. F. Cook - 129sailing ships, steamships, shipping, seafaring life, shiplovers' society of victoria, dog watch, polly woodside

Photo shows the Joseph H Scammel stranded on the reef off Point Danger Torquay in 1891One of the many ships wrecked on the coast of southern Victoria.Sepia photograph, mounted in black frameshipwrecks great ocean road victoria, scammell collection

The fishing basket belonged to Arthur Rosser, son of Felix Rosser who was one of the early fishermen of Torquay. The tools and line kept in the basket may have been owned by Felix.Felix Rosser was a well known early settler in Torquay. He became a local hero in 1891 when he spotted the SS Joseph Scammell stricken on the reef off Point Danger and played a pivotal role in the successful rescue of all passengers and crew ... and the ship's cat.A wicker fishing basket and fishing equipmentfishing equipment, torquay victoria, felix rosser

This knife is one of a number of items in a fishing basket that belonged to Arthur Rosser, son of Felix Rosser who was one of the early fishermen of Torquay. It was crafted from a sheep shearing blade, with wood inserted in the shaft and bound with strips of oilskin, evidence of the improvisation required to sustain a living. The tools and line kept in the basket may have been owned by Felix.Felix Rosser was a well known early settler in Torquay. He became a local hero in 1891 when he spotted the SS Joseph Scammell stricken on the reef off Point Danger and played a pivotal role in the successful rescue of all passengers and crew ... and the ship's cat.Fishing knife that was kept in a wicker fishing basket. Metal blade with wood inserted in the shaft and bound with strips of oilskinfishing equipment, torquay victoria, felix rosser

This knife is one of a number of items in a fishing basket that belonged to Arthur Rosser, son of Felix Rosser who was one of the early fishermen of Torquay. The tools and line kept in the basket may have been owned by Felix.Felix Rosser was a well known early settler in Torquay. He became a local hero in 1891 when he spotted the SS Joseph Scammell stricken on the reef off Point Danger and played a pivotal role in the successful rescue of all passengers and crew ... and the ship's cat.Fishing knife in the shape of a small axe. Metal blade with wooden handle that is overlaid with bronze (?) .fishing equipment, torquay victoria, felix rosser

This scale is one of a number of items in a fishing basket that belonged to Arthur Rosser, son of Felix Rosser who was one of the early fishermen of Torquay. The tools and line kept in the basket may have been owned by Felix.Felix Rosser was a well known early settler in Torquay. He became a local hero in 1891 when he spotted the SS Joseph Scammell stricken on the reef off Point Danger and played a pivotal role in the successful rescue of all passengers and crew ... and the ship's cat.Pocket spring balance that would have been used for weighing fish. At the top of the scales there is a metallic ring to fasten the object. This is attached to the main body on which is a bronze plate. On one side measurements are inscribed into the metal surface. There is a spring loaded mechanism which moves along the scales when weight is added to a hook at the bottom of the shaft.EXCELSIOR IMPROVED SPRING BALANCE BELMONT-HDW-CO USAfishing equipment, torquay victoria, felix rosser, scales and balances

This fish line and hook is one of a number of items in a fishing basket that belonged to Arthur Rosser, son of Felix Rosser who was one of the early fishermen of Torquay. The tools and line kept in the basket may have been owned by Felix.Felix Rosser was a well known early settler in Torquay. He became a local hero in 1891 when he spotted the SS Joseph Scammell stricken on the reef off Point Danger and played a pivotal role in the successful rescue of all passengers and crew ... and the ship's cat.Cord fishing line, coiled, with metal hook at end attached with fine metal wirefishing equipment, torquay victoria, felix rosser, scales and balances