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Boat building at Port Lincoln
Boat building at Port Lincoln

Boat building at Port Lincoln

Artist (1916-1983)
Date1937
Object number00027986
NameDrawing
MediumPaper, pencil
DimensionsOverall: 200 x 286 mm, 0.007 kg
Sheet: 200 x 286 mm
Copyright© Lynne Norton
ClassificationsArt
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThis image depicts a small wooden boat under construction. Port Lincoln is located in South Australia and has an extensive history of boat building due to fishing being one of its primary industries.HistoryThe City of Port Lincoln is located on the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia and has a strong tradition in maritime activities. The area hosts one of the largest commercial fishing industries in Australia. Port Lincoln was named by Matthew Flinders and was first settled by Europeans in 1839.SignificanceThis drawing represents the small wooden boat building industry in Australia during the twentieth century.