Summary
The funnel of the SS Nestor. One of six black and white copy negatives depicting ships and maritime navigational tools that relate to Mr Martin Spencer-Hogbin's seafaring career. Martin served on the SS Nestor from July 1947 to September 1948.
Born in England in 1924 Martin Spencer-Hogbin spent his working life in the shipping industry working primarily for the Blue Funnel Line. In 1957 Martin decided to immigrate to Australia from England, believing it would be a better place to raise children. He travelled via a free passage on the Blue Funnel Line, with his wife and two daughters following as full fare paying immigrants. In Australia he was a superintendent for FG Strang, a stevedoring company, of which he later became director. Martin retired in 1987 and settled in Armadale, Victoria.
Description of Content
The funnel of SS Nestor, a Blue Funnel shipping line ship.
Physical Description
120mm black and white copy negative film.
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Collecting Areas
Engineering, Science & Measurement, Transport, Migration & Cultural Diversity, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Martin Spencer-Hogbin, 20 Jun 2002
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Format
Film Strip, 6 x 7mm Copy Negative, Black & White
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Image Dimensions - Negative/s
60 mm (Width), 75 mm (Height)
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Keywords
English Immigration, Navigation Instruments, Sextants, Shipping, Shipping Industry, Working Life
