The Winwell Foundation, supported by the Western Australian Museum (WAM) and the Maritime Archaeology Association of Western Australia (MAAWA), has been awarded a major 2024-2025 community grant from the Heritage Council of Western Australia.
The purpose of this grant supported project is to map and interpret key subsurface features associated with four historic and archaeologically significant vessels which are partially or fully buried in the riverbeds of the Swan and Canning Rivers.
The anticipated outcomes will: help the WAM maritime archaeologists to confirm the identities of the historic sunken vessels; endeavor to locate the position and condition of the oldest recorded wreck; stimulate community interest in the maritime heritage of the Swan/Canning River system; and provide open-access data sets for educational and training purposes. In addition, the sub-seabed information will also guide the Museum staff’s preparation of management plans to safeguard the value of the sites for future generations. The team is busy with survey preparations for field activity commencing 31st May 2025.
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