The fifty-ton crane, South Wharf
Maker
Australasian Sketcher
(1873 - 1889)
Date20 March 1875
Object number00006026
NameEngraving
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 208 x 286 mm
ClassificationsArt
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionEngraving from the Australasian Sketcher, 20 March 1875 titled 'The fifty-ton crane, south wharf'. The name of the illustrated newspaper and the date have been added in pencil by the vendor.HistorySouth Wharf was the centre for ship's maintainence and refitting and the steam powered crane measurably increased the Port of Melbourne's capacity to refit ship's boilers, masts and guns.
