Captain William Howard-Smith
Date1870s
Object number00037527
NamePhotograph
MediumPhotographic print and/or drawing on paper; wood and glass frame; brass plaque
DimensionsOverall: 635 × 585 × 40 mm, 3.2 kg
Image: 200 × 150 mm
Image: 200 × 150 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Wesfarmers Limited
DescriptionA framed portrait of Captain William Howard-Smith, founder of Howard Smith Limited (originally founded as William Howard Smith and Sons Pty Ltd).HistoryHoward Smith Limited was established in 1854 by Captain William Howard Smith, who began transporting both people and supplies to the goldfields. Originally founded as William Howard Smith and Sons Pty Ltd, the company became Howard Smith Company Ltd in 1901 and in 1914 changed to Howard Smith Limited. The company has interests in distribution of hardware, towage and safety. According to Howard Smith Ltd. was delisted from the Australian Stock Exchange on 17 October 2001 because it was taken over (compulsory) by Wesfarmers Retail Pty Ltd. However the company is still registered with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission.SignificanceHoward Smith was the last surviving Australian coastal shipping line and has a significant part in Australian maritime history. 
