Tasmanian Steam Navigation Company tureen cover
Date1853-1921
Object number00007184
NameTureen cover
MediumCeramic
DimensionsOverall: 75 x 220 x 220 mm
ClassificationsTools and equipment
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThis tureen cover is a souvenir of the Tasmanian Steam Navigation Company. It features the company flag. The Tasmanian Steam Navigation Company began in 1852 and was taken over in 1891.HistoryThe Tasmanian Steam Navigation Company was formed in 1853 initially only operating steamers between Sydney and Hobart. It expanded operations and began operating very sucessfully on regular services across Bass Strait until the 1880s when competition from other companies began to rival it. In 1891 the TSN Company was bought out by the Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand.SignificanceThis tureen cover is a good example of the types of souvenirs produced for and used aboard passenger vessels in the 20th century, on the Australian route.
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