Departure of RMS VICTORIA
Maker
P&O
(British, founded 1837)
Date1906
Object number00007846
NamePostcard
MediumTinted silver gelatin photographic print, set on postcard.
DimensionsOverall: 85 x 139 mm, 0.001 kg
ClassificationsPosters and postcards
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionPostcard titled 'Departure of R.M.S. VICTORIA' depicting the passenger liner docked at the P&O Line wharf, Circular Quay, Sydney.
Handwritten message on the reverse reads 'I wish I was here[?] bound[?] west. Dear Ida[?] ... I Hope this will find you well as it leaves me just at present. Sorry to hear that you lost your brooches[?] Charlie's getting on tip top. He's going below soon as he gets fit. Remember me to all at home sincerely yours Rilke[?]...'.HistoryBuilt 1887 for P&O Line, 6,522 tons, scrapped 1909.
