Western Australian Shipwreck Records From Maritime Archaeology

Over 1650 Western Australian shipwreck records are maintained by the Western Australian Museum. The database includes details on notable wrecks such as the Batavia, SS Xantho, and Zuytdorp, curated by author Jeremy Green.

Use Cases

• Analyze the distribution and frequency of recorded shipwrecks across Western Australian waters
• Research historical details and narratives associated with specific wrecks like the Batavia or Zuytdorp
• Map the locations of over 1650 wrecks for maritime heritage and underwater cultural resource management

Strengths

• Contains records for over 1650 individual shipwrecks
• Curated by the authoritative Western Australian Museum
• Includes information on historically significant wrecks like the Batavia

Limitations

• No column definitions or sample data are provided to assess data structure
• The total number of rows and specific features per record are unknown
• Potential geographic bias as coverage is limited to Western Australia

Provenance

Source

Western Australian Museum

Collection Method

Recorded by the museum's Maritime Archaeology department

Time Range

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Freshness

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Geography

Western Australia