Souvenir of two brass bolts and two pieces of timber from the wreck site of the ASA PACKER mounted on a plaque
Datec 1861
Object number00001309
NameShipwreck relic
DimensionsOverall: 350 x 420 x 155 mm, 10.8 kg
ClassificationsCommemorative artefacts
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from the Embassy of the United States of America
DescriptionShipwreck relic with plaque that reads: 'USA barqu ASA PACKER 329 tons. Wrecked at Point Nepean entrance to Port Phillip Bay Victoria in the winter of 1861. All crew rescued in heavy seas by the Australian pilot tender EMPIRE manned by volunteers. The gallant conduct of the life boat crews was brought before Parliament (Mr Clark MLA)'
1861-1871
c 1950
