Syringe Barrel
Production date
Pre 1790
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Description
Syringe barrel, threaded at both ends. One of four components (MA8024.1-4).
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Maritime Archaeology
MEDICINE Medicine syringe
MEDICINE Medicine syringe
Production date
Pre 1790
Measurements
Dimensions: L 60 x Dia. 10 mm
Weight: 5 g
Weight: 5 g
Media/Materials description
Ivory
History and use
This syringe was recovered from HMS Pandora, a naval vessel sent from England in 1790 in pursuit of the HMS Bounty and its mutineers. Following navigation in the South Pacific, Pandora wrecked on the Great Barrier Reef in 1791 on its return voyage.
The Pandora shipwreck was discovered in 1977, and Queensland Museum conducted archaeological expeditions between 1983 and 1999 recovering many artefacts.
In the scheme of the wreck, this ivory syringe was found in the area of the Warrant Officers' cabins.
The Pandora shipwreck was discovered in 1977, and Queensland Museum conducted archaeological expeditions between 1983 and 1999 recovering many artefacts.
In the scheme of the wreck, this ivory syringe was found in the area of the Warrant Officers' cabins.
Registration number
MA8024.1
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