State of the Environment

2006

Indicator: AATH-01 Macquarie and Heard Islands - survey of the condition of shipwrecks on or around and sites associated with the sealing industry

Data

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What the data mean

The main sealing activities were carried out on Heard Island between 1855 and 1877. On Macquarie Island, sealing activities were carried out from 1810 and some penguins were also exploited for oil from 1870.

There is archaeological evidence of sealing activities and shipwrecks on Heard and Macquarie Islands. Most of the huts and structures (mostly wooden) are in a poor condition as a result of weathering and exposure. Some structures and artefacts are identifiable including metal cauldrons (trypots), stone platforms, tools, stone footings for buildings, barrels.

Data Limitations

More heritage/archaeological surveys are required for a more complete understanding.

Issues for which this is an indicator and why

Australian Antarctic Territory — Cultural heritage aspects - Condition of heritage sites and collections 

This indicator examines and provides evidence for the overall condition of shipwreck and sealing sites on Macquarie and Heard Islands.

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