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Full-rigged ship CARDIGAN CASTLE, 1200 tons
Full-rigged ship CARDIGAN CASTLE, 1200 tons

Full-rigged ship CARDIGAN CASTLE, 1200 tons

Photographer (Australian, 1877 - 1951)
Date1870-1903
Object numberANMS1092[062]
NameGlass plate negative
MediumEmulsion on glass
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford
DescriptionPainting of the ship CARDIGAN CASTLE built in 1870.HistoryIron hulled full-rigged ship CARDIGAN CASTLE was built in 1870 by R. & J. Evans of Liverpool for Richard Mills & Co. In 1903 the vessel was sold to Norwegian owner T. A. Birknes and renamed VESTRE MOLAND.SignificanceThe Hall photographic collection provides an important pictorial record of recreational boating in Sydney Harbour from the 1890s to the 1930s. The collection documents the lively sailing scene in Sydney during this period and features images of vessels ranging from large racing and cruising yachts to the great array of skiffs and the emerging technologies of motorboats. Images of many iconic vessels are also included in this visual record.