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Three-masted ship at anchor in Neutral Bay, Sydney Harbour
Three-masted ship at anchor in Neutral Bay, Sydney Harbour

Three-masted ship at anchor in Neutral Bay, Sydney Harbour

Photographer (Australian, 1877 - 1951)
Datec 1890
Object numberANMS1092[216]
NameGlass plate negative
MediumEmulsion on glass
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford
DescriptionA sign for Neutral Bay business Ashbury's Coal can be seen behind the vessel.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. The continual development of Sydney Harbour is also documented in this visual record.