Completed turbine, Cockatoo Island, Sydney

Date1914

Object numberANMS0848[007]

NamePhotograph

MediumSilver gelatin print on paper

DimensionsDisplay dimensions: 895 × 660 mm D Fini ANMS0848[007]-[009] framed together

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Janice Webb

Terms

DescriptionBlack and white photograph depicting two men standing beside a completed turbine within an a workshop at Cockatoo Island Dockyard, Sydney. A sign affixed to turbine features a white inscription reading '12,5000 shaft horse power. / Weight - 120 tons...'.HistoryThis photograph is part of collection of papers belonging to Wesley Arthur Stanley who was a draughtsman Cockatoo Island Dockyard between 1908 - 1950's. Stanley began his career at Cockatoo Island as an apprentice turner and fitter in 1909. He completed his apprenticeship on 06 June 1914 and began working as a junior draftsman by September of that year. When the Australian Government closed down its operations at Cockatoo Island in 1933, Stanley was retrenched. He was quickly re-employed by the company that took over the shipyard, Cockatoo Dock and Engineering Co. and continued to work there until the 1950's. SignificanceThis series of photographs document the history of one of Australia's most important dockyards and the type of work carried out by dockyard staff.