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Tugboats BOTANY COVE and IRON COVE berthing the bulk carrier HYUNDAI ISLAND
Tugboats BOTANY COVE and IRON COVE berthing the bulk carrier HYUNDAI ISLAND

Tugboats BOTANY COVE and IRON COVE berthing the bulk carrier HYUNDAI ISLAND

Artist (born 1937)
Datec 1992
Object number00019491
NamePainting
MediumWatercolour paint, paper
DimensionsOverall: 670 × 870 × 25 mm, 4.2 kg
Display dimensions: 500 × 705 mm
Copyright© Don Braben
ClassificationsArt
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Don Braben
DescriptionA watercolour depicting the tugboats BOTANY COVE and IRON COVE berthing the bulk carrier HYUNDAI ISLAND in Newcastle Harbour by Don Braben. The painting was exhibited at the P&O Art Awards at Auatralian National Maritime Museum in 1993 and has been exhibited by the Royal Society of Marine Artists in London.HistoryPort Waratah in Newcastle is run by Port Waratah Coal Services and is the main coal export facility in Newcastle.SignificanceThe painting is relevant to tugs, ship handling, ports, the port of Newcastle, cargo shipping, bulkships and international freight shipping .