RMS FRANCONIA at West Circular Quay in Sydney
Date5 March 1927
Object number00017492
NameGlass plate negative
MediumGlass plate negative
DimensionsOverall: 120 x 164 mm, 0.082 kg
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from the Estate of Peter Britz
DescriptionThis image depicts Cunard Line's RMS FRANCONIA during its first visit to Sydney berthed at West Circular Quay on 5 March 1927. The Bushell's building is visible in the background as well as cranes being used to construct the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Newspaper articles reported that the liner was carrying 400 tourists.
5 March 1927
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