Letter addressed to the Harbour Master of Sydney Ports concerning navigation at Sydney Harbour entrance
Subject or historical figure
Eric Bolton Beeham
(Australian, born 1917)
Date1981
Object numberANMS0842[142]
NameLetter
MediumPaper, ink
DimensionsOverall: 337 x 210 mm
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Elaine Beeham
DescriptionLetter from ET Liley addressed to the harbour master of Sydney ports concerning navigation at Sydney harbour entrance. 1981. First page of two page letter comprised of white paper with typed black text reading "...Dear Sir, / Re navigation at Sydney Harbour entrance / the close quarter situation invloving the M.V. / 'BOGASARI TIGA' and HMAS. 'ONSLOW' as described in the / attached report submitted by Captain EB Beeham..."HistoryEric Bolton Beeham worked as a pilot for the Maritime Services Board from 1962-1982 in Newcastle, Ballina, Tamba, Coffs Harbour, Port Kembla, Botany Bay and Sydney Harbour. During his employment he also continued to serve in the Naval Reserves.
5 March 1927
