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MUSCOOTA and coal hoist, Sydney Harbour
MUSCOOTA and coal hoist, Sydney Harbour

MUSCOOTA and coal hoist, Sydney Harbour

Photographer
Datec 1924
Object numberANMS1092[117]
NameGlass plate negative
MediumEmulsion on glass
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford
HistoryThe vessel MUSCOOTA was sold in April 1924 to the Wallarah Coal Company Ltd for use as a coal hulk. In this image MUSCOOTA's decks are covered with coal.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.
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