Steam ferry, Prai River, Penang, 1884
Scope and Contents
204 x 151 mm. Showing the raft ferry, powered by a steam engine and protected by a roof above the open sides, on the Prai River, which debouches, on the Port Wellesley mainland near Butterworth, opposite George Town. On the raft itself are two Europeans in white uniforms, two hack gharries and a number of other passengers. A photograph probably taken in 1884 on completion of improvements to the Prai ferry.
Dates
- Creation: 1884
Creator
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Biographical / Historical
Photograph probably taken by M.A. Cameron.
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition, fading in from edges.
General
PJ.
Originator(s)
Cameron, M A (?)
Finding aid date
2002-05-23 17:08:42+00:00
Repository Details
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