Summary
Image from a photograph album containing 181 black & white and sepia toned photographs taken by Archibald James Campbell, ornithologist, during field trips to various parts of Australia. One of two albums covering these trips [see also HT 15824].
Description of Content
On the right is a steam launch manned by sailors. A number of men in plumed hats appear to be boarding the launch and men in formal attire line the wharf. Another steam launch, the "Osprey" is visible in the background. Signal flags fly from the "Osprey" and her decks are crowded with onlookers. The masts of a number of sailing ships are visible in the background/.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Natural Science, Museum Victoria
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Place & Date Depicted
Port Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 13 Jan 1900
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Creator
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Person Named
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Individuals Identified
Brassey, Lord
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Language
English
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
189 mm (Width), 134 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Governors, Naval Vessels, Sailing Vessels, Signals, Steam Ships, Wharves
