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Steam ferry, Prai River, Penang, 1884

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 2/12

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

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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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

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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