First Hydrographical Survey - Bunbury, WA, Australia
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S 33° 19.024 E 115° 38.280
50H E 373219 N 6312734
A historical marker for the first hydrographical survey of Koombanah Bay at Bunbury.
Waymark Code: WM8TXZ
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 05/13/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Rabbitto
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The inscription states..."First Hydrographical Survey. Port Leschenault was visited in Decemeber 1841 by the officers of the Royal Navy Ship 'HMS Beagle" with John Lort Stokes as Commander for the first chart of Koombanah Bay. The approximate position of the first peg was marked near here by surveying students of the South West College of TAFE in May 1987. Bunbury Joint Heritage Group Plaque donated by Bunbury Port Authority"
Age/Event Date: 1841

Type of Historic Marker: Plaque only

Type of Historic Marker if other: Not listed

Related Website: Not listed

Historic Resources.: Not listed
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