The collection / Vessels
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HullVanikoro. The Faille site where the Boussole sank in 1788.0
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HullVanikoro. The Fausse Passe site where the Astrolabe sank in...0
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HullWood sheathing plank punctured by nails. Planks of fir...0
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HullExamination of the whole architectural structure visible...0
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HullDraught numerals or marks. Fixed to the bow and stern of...0
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HullUncovering part of the ship’s keel. The Faille site, wreck...0
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Rudder Bringing a gudgeon to the surface. The Faille site, wreck...0
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RudderIron and bronze gudgeon. The Faille site, wreck of the...0
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RudderTraces of deformation on the ring of the gudgeon indicates...0
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RudderAnother gudgeon discovered in Vanikoro, on land, by Peter...0
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AnchorsOne of the anchors of the Boussole.
The Faille site.0
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AnchorsCast iron anchor. The Astrolabe had fifteen anchors onboard...0
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FittingsBell from the front bulkhead of the forecastle.
The Faille...0
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FittingsThe pump-box, a piston fitted with valves, moved within...0
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Fittings Inscription engraved on a pump casing: « POISSON PERE...0
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FittingsPump counterweight discovered by Peter Dillon in Vanikoro...0
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FittingsLarge ship’s bell discovered by Peter Dillon in the village...0
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FittingsWheelhouse bell discovered by Peter Dillon in the village...0
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FittingsStone candlestick discovered by Peter Dillon in Vanikoro in...0
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FittingsBathyscopes. The Faille site, wreck of the Boussole.0
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FittingsGrain millstone. The Faille site, wreck of the Boussole.0
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FittingsBringing a bronze pump casing to the surface.
Association...0
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FittingsCopper galley pan used to store embers.
The Faille site,...0
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FittingsDecorative breasthook fitted to the stern or bow of the...0
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FittingsSet of copper and bronze pipes. Wrecks of the Boussole and...0
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FittingsLightning conductor chain.
Fausse Passe site, wreck of the...0
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On-board suppliesAssortment of various copper pots.
Wrecks of the Boussole...0
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On-board suppliesCopper melting pot used by the caulker to melt glue and...0
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On-board suppliesCopper pot used to melt lead. In this pot, crushed due to...0
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On-board suppliesVarious hardware objects. Wrecks of the Boussole and the...0
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On-board suppliesChinese padlock.
The Faille site, wreck of the Boussole.0
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On-board suppliesRound-head nails with square shanks, made of copper alloy,...0
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On-board suppliesClose-up of the nails. Drawing: Marie-Noëlle Baudrand.0
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On-board suppliesRolls of brass wire.
Wrecks of the Boussole and the...0
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On-board suppliesCopper plates used by the onboard carpenter.
The Faille...0
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On-board suppliesPanes used to build greenhouses for storing and...0
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On-board suppliesAssortment of grindery.
Wrecks of the Boussole and the...0
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RiggingBringing a bronze sheave to the surface from the Fausse...0
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RiggingBronze pulley wheels and sheaves.
Wrecks of the Boussole...0
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RiggingBronze sheave. Part of a large three-sheave pulley
Fausse...0
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RiggingBronze pulley wheels.
The Faille site, wreck of the...0
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RiggingTackle hook discovered by Peter Dillon in Vanikoro in 1827. 0
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RiggingDeadeye strap discovered by Peter Dillon in Vanikoro in...0
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RiggingBobstay U-bolt discovered by Peter Dillon in Vanikoro in...0
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RiggingWooden pulley wheels.
Wrecks of the Boussole and the...0
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RiggingWooden wheel for large pulley.The Faille site, wreck of the...0
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RiggingWooden pulleys when removed from the wreck of the Boussole...0
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RiggingWooden double pulley.The Faille site, wreck of the Boussole.0
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ToolsBlacksmith’s hammer discovered by Peter Dillon in Vanikoro...0
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ToolsIron wedge discovered by Peter Dillon in Vanikoro in 1827.0
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ToolsHook for adjusting guns, discovered by Peter Dillon in...0
