Mystery Shipwreck Activity 4 - Context
Back on dry land, you begin your research into the historical context of this event.
Discuss: What you know about South Australia or Australia in 1837?
Consider these areas:
- Colonisation
- Expansion of the colonies
- Impacts on First Nations people
- Global context
- Technology
- Economy
Reveal the answers to each section below.
Skill: Comprehension
Drawing on your knowledge of the historical context of South Australia in 1837, and your knowledge of the Encounter Bay site, brainstorm possible reasons that a ship might be in this location before it sank.