Keel of the Scammell on the beach; locals swimming and playing around it.contemporary photograph of last remnants of the wreck of the Scammellblack and white copy of photograph of the keel of the Scammell ; early 1900

Scammell plaque memorial at AngleseaRecords unveiling of Scammell memorial plaque at Anglesea ( with photo of Margaret Ganly )

Extracts from a book by K L Cecil and R V Carr including an eyewitness account by Felix Rosser of the wreck of the J H Scammell off Torquay in 1891.Details of one of many shipwrecks on the south coast of Victoria.Photocopied textsextracts from Cecil and Carr, The Wreck of the Joseph H Scammellshipwrecks great ocean road victoria

Original painting found in a house at the corner of Bell Sreet 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 photographscammell, shipwrecks great ocean road victoria

Comprehensive list of Scammell CargoCopy of manifest Scammell cargoNone

Photograph of Scammell House as it was in 1936

Description of fate of deckhouseNarrates the story of the wreck of the Scammell and fate of the Deckhouse

A comprehensive report of eventA contemporary record of one of the many shipwrecks on South Coast of VictoriaSeven page description of the J H Scammell event by Mr Percy Holden the Customs officer in charge of the wreck for protection of revenue shipwrecks great ocean road victoria

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. An auction of goods was conducted by Burns and Sparrow and 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 Note of unknown author "off /Joseph H/Scammell/May7th 1891glass dish, wreck of joseph h scammell

Photograph shows members of the Scammell crew, customs officials and onlookers viewing the aftermath of the Scammell wreckContemporary record of a significant event in the history of Torquay,Black and white photographshipwrecks great ocean road victoria

Scammell House Photograph from womans Weekly Writing short stories in the ships house

Scammell house Photocopy of original walls and doorsscammel deckhouse, wreck of joseph h scammell

Scammell HousePhotocopy of residents in front of house

Story of Scammell House Article & Photos

View of front Scammell House

Photograph shows divers over the remains of the wrecked ScammellThe Scammell ran aground on a reef off Point Danger Torquay in 1891.Black and white photographshipwrecks great ocean road victoria

Photograph shows Torquay residents and others observing the wreck of the Scammell.A contemporary record of a shipwreck in 1891.Copy black and white photographshipwrecks great ocean road victoria

Photograph shows the Scammell flag hanging from a building in Nova ScotiaThe Scammell was wrecked off Point Danger Torquay in 1891.Black and white photographshipwrecks great ocean road victoria

This object was retrieved from the beach at Torquay after the wreck of the Scammell in 1891.Believed to be from the shipwreck off Torquay in 1891.A small glass bottle. Use not apparent.shipwrecks great ocean road victoria

Article retells the story of the rescue of the Scammell deckhouse which was incorporated into a Torquay home.A warm story of the survival of a significant part of the Scammell wrecked off Torquay in 1891.Black and white photograph

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

Photograph shows crew, customs officers and police on the beach at Torquay after the Scammell grounding.A contemporary record of a Victorian shipwreck in 1891.Copy black and white photograph

Photograph shows women and men on Rocky Point looking at the wreck of the Scammell at Torquay in 1891.This photograph was found during demolition of the Huddard Parker offices in Geelong.Copy black and white photographshipwrecks great ocean road victoria

Newspaper article and photos detail the raising of the Scammell anchor by members of the Geelong Skindiving ClubThe Scammell anchor was recovered from the wreck and is now set up on the lawns adjacent to the front beach at Torquay.Black and white photocopy

The book tells the story of the shipwreck of the J H Scammell off Point Danger Torquay in 1891.The story of one of the many wrecks on the notorious south coast of Victoria.Typed booklet (27 pages)shipwrecks great ocean road victoria

Physical description of wreck of J H Scammell on Thursday May 8th 1890 in Age NewspaperContemporary record of one of many ship wrecks on south coast of Victoria News paper article shipwrecks great ocean road victoria

Photograph shows a newspaper article and photograph telling of the survival of the Scammell deck house and its fate.The deck house of the Scammell wrecked off Torquay in 1891 floated to shore intact and was utilised as part of a family home in Torquay.Black and white photographshipwrecks great ocean road victoria

Photograph shows locals swimming and playing around the keel of the Scammell on the beach at Torquay circa 1900The Scammell was wrecked off Point Danger Torquay in 1891.Black and white photographshipwrecks great ocean road victoria

Photo shows Torquay surf club members with metal objects retrieved from the wreck of the Scammell.The Scammell was wrecked off Point Danger Torquay in 1891.Black and white photographshipwrecks great ocean road victoria

Photograph shows the still intact Joseph H Scammell stranded on the rocks off Point Danger Torquay in 1891.The J H Scammell was one of many ships wrecked on the south coast of Victoria.Black and white photograph