Mouth of the Kowie River with the Lagoon in the foreground, 1900 - 1910
Scope and Contents
161 x 116 mm. Showing the man-made lagoon at Port Alfred with the Indian Ocean in the distance. During the nineteenth century many attempts were made to increase the size and depth of the harbourmouth at Port Alfred (known until 1860 as Port Francis) but extensive silting of the harbourmouth proved too costly and the port was abandoned early in the present century.
Dates
- Creation: 1900 - 1910
Creator
- From the Fonds: Great Britain. Colonial Office. Visual Instruction Committee (Organization)
- From the Fonds: Fisher, Alfred Hugh, 1867 -1945 (artist and photographer) (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Photographer unknown.
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition, some overall fading.
General
GD.
Date information
DateText: The date is approximate..
Originator(s)
Unknown
Finding aid date
2002-10-23 09:51:26+00:00
Repository Details
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