'Eastern Star' ashore on Back Beach, Durban, 1879 - 1880
Scope and Contents
196 x 135 mm. Showing the sailing ship 'Eastern Star' beached on Back (South) Beach, with spectators on the sands watching the efforts of a group of labourers to moor the ship securely. In the background are the North Pier, the harbour entrance and the Bluff. The ship was probably wrecked during the same storm which beached the 'Surprise' in 1880.
Dates
- Creation: 1879 - 1880
Creator
- From the Fonds: Redwood, Charles Lewis, fl1879 (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition, apart for slight chemical spotting.
General
WS.
Originator(s)
Unknown
Finding aid date
2004-09-30 12:24:33+00:00
Repository Details
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