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The ruins of Moy Castle, Scotland with Lochbuie House nearby
The ruins of Moy Castle, Scotland with Lochbuie House nearby

The ruins of Moy Castle, Scotland with Lochbuie House nearby

Photographer (Australian, 1877 - 1951)
Datec 1900
Object numberANMS1092[092]
NameGlass plate negative
MediumEmulsion on glass
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford
HistoryMoy Castle was built by Hector MacLean in the 15th century and is located at the head of Loch Buie, Mull, Scotland. The castle was inhabited until 1752 when the house built.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.