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Felt Hat, 'Asterope' Cargo


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Description: A felt hat, the shape of the brim and some stitching holes are still visible after almost 100 years under water. From the wreck of the barque 'Asterope', which went aground on the Hebe Reef on 8 June 1883. Attempts to refloat her failed, and by 13 June the vessel was a total wreck.

Format: realia
Object: felt hats
Material: felt

Titles:
Felt Hat, 'Asterope' Cargo

Subjects: shipwrecksfelt hats

Institution: George Town and District Historical Society Inc.

Object number: GTH_PS0128

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