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Cape Davis
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Post date: 22/08/2022
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The site is situated against a low overhang of volcanic rock on a small elevated plain above a cove.
The site is situated against a low overhang of volcanic rock on a small elevated plain above a cove.
Clearly visible are the remains of square posts that possibly formed part of a hut in front of the shelter. Artifacts have been collected and placed within the shelter for protection. Many pieces of timber are partially visible from under the peat near the site.
The boulder cove below the site contains an exceptionally rich collection of driftwood that is clearly shipwreck remains. Other coves in the immediate vicinity were inspected, but were generally clear of such material. It is possible that the Uxor or another unidentified wooden ship was wrecked immediately outside this cove.
Artifacts
The carved piece of ships timber retained in the base was found at this site. Interesting is that the design on the cast iron stove remains is similar to the design carved on the above mentioned timber. The sealers possibly carved this washed up ship's timber in their leisure time.