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Ballast Stones
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Overview
Eleven cobblestones that were removed from UK and European streets, and used as ballast for sailing ships that were not fully laden on the trip down under.
Historical information
Ballast stones provided weight and stability to stabilise empty sailing vessels.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-124-2020.950
Item type
Objects
Material
Stone
Inscriptions and markings
(none)
Contextual information
These stones were found under the Busselton Jetty during piling works in 1996.
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Last modified
Saturday, 4 July, 2026
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