This object was retrieved from the beach at Point Danger in 1911. It is believed to be from the Scammell which was wrecked at Point Danger in 1891.Believed to be from the shipwreck off Torquay in 1891.A small glass bottle with glass stopper. Use not apparent.shipwrecks 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

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

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.Small bottle, aqua in colour, containing traces of shoe polish. A cork stopper has been added later.Whittemore/Boston/USAshipwrecks great ocean road victoria, scammell collection

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

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

These items were found in 1980 at Freshwater Creek, Torquay and are believed to be from the Scammell wrecked off Point Danger, Torquay in 1891.The wreck of the Scammell was a significant event in Torquays history.Corroded steel objects, 6scammell collection, shipwrecks great ocean road victoria

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

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

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

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

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

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 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