Victorian Numbered Regulations

HERITAGE (UNDERWATER CULTURAL HERITAGE) REGULATIONS 2017 (SR NO 109 OF 2017) - SCHEDULE 3

Schedule 3—Form for the notification of discovery of shipwrecks or shipwreck artefacts

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    1.     Finder details

Title:

First name:

Surname:

Address:

Email address:

Telephone:

    2.     Find details

Date of find:

Dates of any subsequent visits to the site:

Will the finder(s) be available to accompany representatives of the Executive Director to the site? *Yes/*No

Would the finder(s) be interested in being involved in research into or an archaeological survey of the site? *Yes/*No

Name of shipwreck (if known):

Description of shipwreck or artefact(s) found:

Do you consider the shipwreck or artefact to be of historical significance? *Yes/*No

Circumstances under which the shipwreck or artefact was found:

≤     Scuba diving

≤     Snorkelling

≤     Boating

≤     Hiking

≤     Other [ please state ]:

Are photographs of the shipwreck or artefact available? *Yes [ please provide a copy ]/*No

Are videos of the shipwreck or artefact available? *Yes [ please provide a copy ]/*No

    3.     Location of find

Locality:

Latitude:

Longitude:

If using GPS, GPS datum:

Nearest prominent landmark:

True/compass bearings, sextant or visual bearings to prominent landmarks:

Is the site above the high water mark? *Yes/*No

Is the site dry or partly dry at low tide? *Yes/*No

Distance from site to shore:

Has a buoy, stake, cairn or other marker been placed on or near the site? *Yes/*No

Is a depth sounder required? *Yes/*No

Other comments on location of the shipwreck or artefact:

    4.     Conditions at the site

Depth of water in metres:

Type of bottom:

Visibility:

Is the site sheltered or exposed:

Does the site become covered by sand, and if so, when:

Is the site much affected by surf, bottom surge or currents:

Other comments on diving conditions:

    5.     Description of shipwreck or artefact

Is the shipwreck:

≤     Mostly buried

≤     Partly buried

≤     Fully exposed

Does the hull appear to be:

≤     Wood

≤     Iron

≤     Composite

Is the hull:

≤     Mostly intact

≤     Partly intact

≤     Broken up

Is the outline discernible:

≤     Hull

≤     Bow

≤     Stern

Estimated total area of wreckage (in square metres):

If fastening bolts are noted, are they:

≤     Iron

≤     Copper

≤     Brass

Are there signs of:

≤     Iron

≤     Copper

≤     Engine(s)

≤     Winch(es)

≤     Machinery

≤     Boiler(s)

≤     Anchor(s)

≤     Propeller(s)

≤     Mast(s)

≤     Chain

≤     Ceramics

≤     Glass

≤     Wire rope

≤     Fibre rope

≤     Coal

Brief description of any of the above items which are present, or of any other materials (including small artefacts) found at the site:

Any threats to the current condition of the shipwreck or artefact (e.g. looting, development, recreational activity):

Attach a sketch map to aid staff in relocating the site.

    6.         Finder statement

I state that the information I have given on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge and state that I am reporting the finding of this shipwreck or artefact on behalf of myself or myself and other persons named in the section above.

Name:

Signature:

Date:

*delete if not applicable

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