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Busselton Historical Society > Records

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

Themes

Material

Stone

Inscriptions and markings

(none)

Contextual information

These stones were found under the Busselton Jetty during piling works in 1996.

Keywords

Maritime Objects

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Saturday, 4 July, 2026

Completeness

83

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Parent records

Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

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Cobblestones that were used as ballast

Cobblestones that were used as ballast

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