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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Wooden Cosh

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Overview

Hand carved wooden cosh for killing sharks which is also known as a "Priest". The cosh has a solid spherical head and a long slightly curve handle.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2020.499

Item type

Objects

Themes

Material

Wood

Width

12 cm

Height or length

53 cm

Contextual information

This cosh was used on the boat registered LFB9 whose name tag and story can be viewed in the Museum.

Keywords

Maritime Objects

Last modified

Saturday, 21 February, 2026

Completeness

72

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Sibling records

Lifeboat Number LFB9 - "SS Pericles"

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