Farm Cove, Sydney

Datec 1910

Object number00003394

NamePostcard

MediumPrint on paper

DimensionsOverall: 131 x 87 mm

ClassificationsPosters and postcards

Credit LineANMM Collection

Terms

DescriptionPostcard of Farm Cove with three warships anchored offshore. The emotive hand written text on the reverse reads 'Meet me at the Crystal Palace', which was destroyed by fire in 1936.SignificanceThis postcard depicts an important historical image of Farm Cove and the Man O' War steps in the early 20th century. The Man O'War steps have served as a landing and embarkation point for British and Australian fleets for over 150 years.