SS WOLLOWRA
Date1895-1915
Object numberANMS0047[056]
NamePostcard
MediumBlack and white photographic print on paper
DimensionsOverall: 80 x 130 mm
ClassificationsPosters and postcards
Credit LineANMM Collection Transfer from the Australian War Memorial
HistoryBuilt as a general cargo steamship in 1891 at 2628 Tonnes. Acquired by the Adelaide Steamship Company in 1895 who used it on their coastal passenger service before selling the ship in 1915. Its peak passenger capacity was 470 with stabling fitted onboard for 39 horses during the Western Australian goldrush, this was later reduced to 161 for passenger comfort.
1912 - 1935
after 1919
1906 - 1926
1896 - 1922
1905-1915
1909-1930
1904-1929