Barque at sea

Photographer William James Hall (Australian, 1877 - 1951)

Date1900-1940

Object numberANMS1092[038]

NameGlass plate negative

MediumEmulsion on glass

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford

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DescriptionPhotograph of a framed painting of a four-masted barque underway at sea. Crewmen can be seen on the upper yards of the fore, main, and mizzen masts. A three masted schooner can be seen following in the distance.SignificanceThe Hall photographic collection provides an important pictorial record of recreational boating in Sydney Harbour from the 1890s to the 1930s. The collection documents the lively sailing scene in Sydney during this period and features images of vessels ranging from large racing and cruising yachts to the great array of skiffs and the emerging technologies of motorboats. Images of many iconic vessels are also included in this visual record.