Wreck of Orient Line R.M.S. ‘Austral’ (afterwards raised), Sydney Harbour, 1882 - 1883
Scope and Contents
189 x 110 mm. A view of the ship, almost totally submerged apart from masts and funnels, with Fort Denison visible in the background. The ‘Austral’ sank in Neutral Bay on November 11th 1882, taking a heavy list while coaling. Five people died. The ship was refloated in February 1883.
Dates
- Creation: 1882 - 1883
Creator
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition, fading in from bottom edge.
Date information
DateText: The date is approximate..
Originator(s)
Bayliss, Charles, 1850-1897, photographer
Finding aid date
2012-03-23 10:25:46+00:00
Repository Details
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