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Two passenger liners, one departing and one approaching Sydney Heads
Two passenger liners, one departing and one approaching Sydney Heads

Two passenger liners, one departing and one approaching Sydney Heads

Photographer
Photographer (Australian, 1877 - 1951)
Datec 1900
Object numberANMS1092[078]
NameGlass plate negative
MediumEmulsion on glass
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford
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 of Sydney Harbour's iconic ferries are also included in this visual record.