Queenscliffe fishing fleet and panoramaRealismBlack & white photograph of the landward view of moored Couta boats with Queenscliffe beyond c1926.Reverse: "signal station Q'cliffe built 1886 - photo before it was raised on brick base in 1936 - c1926?"queenscliffe, fishing fleet, signal tower

Photos of the lifeboat crewsRealism, historicalbalck & white photograph of (L-R) Steam ship, Couta boat, ALVINA & sunken mastsOn the reverse of 1 of 2- "Frank Ferrier 34 Beach St Queenscliff Gift "pilot steamer ALVINA in background- white ship in distance c1920"

River scene of the wharf and the buildings lining the street behind. Black and white photograph taken from Battery Hill looking across Moyne river at Merrijig Inn, Customs House and Courthouse The Rose Series P.1142 copyright- The Moyne River and Port Fairy Victoriastreet, town, moyne, river, couta boat, courthouse, merrijig

Port Fairy Souvenir Folder including river MoyneBlack and white photograph from souvenir foldersouvenir folder, moyne river, couta boat, wharf

Couta boatssheltering Couta boat fleet membersBlack & white photograph of the moored boats under storm clouds at QueenscliffeReverse - " N/A "historical references

Selected Couta boat news articlesCouta boatsNews paper clippings about Coya Boats c1985Reverse " NIL "historical references

Frank "Megs" Ferrier was born in Queenscliff in 1911 and fished between 1926 and 1989 on a Couta boat 'Eva JF27''One of the founding fathers of the Queenscliff Maritime MuseumFramed pencil drawing of prominent Queenscliff fisherman Frank 'Megs' Ferrier signed by artist Dr Mike Birrell 1996. One of a series of 10 drawings entitled 'The Old Salts'A framed pencil drawing of Frank Megs Ferrier, signed by the artist'eva jf 27', frank ferrier, fishing, couta boats

Lewis Ferrier was a fisherman in Queenscliffe from 1938 to 2008 using a 26 foot Couta boat called 'Rosebud'One of a series of 10 pencil drawings entitles 'The Old Salts' of prominent Queenscliffe fishermen Framed pencil drawing of prominent Queenscliff fisherman Lewis Ferrier signed by artist Dr Mike Birrell 1996. One of a series of 9 drawings entitled 'The Old Salts'dr mike birrell, lewis ferrier, 'rosebud'

Allan 'Jim Wells was born in Queenscliff in 1919 and fished between 1933 and 1990 on a 28 foot couta boat 'Lillian'Allan Wells was one of the founding fathers of the QMMFramed pencil drawing of prominent Queenscliff fisherman Alan 'Jim' Wells. One of a series of 10 drawings entitled 'The Old Salts'lillian, allan wells, queenscliff, couta boats, fishing

Ian 'Sam' Culliver was a fisherman in Queenscliffe from 1930 to 1992 using a 26 foot Couta boat called 'Phyllis'One of a series of 10 pencil drawings entitles 'The Old Salts' of prominent Queenscliffe fishermen Framed pencil drawing of prominent Queenscliff fisherman Ian 'Sam' Culliver signed by artist Dr Mike Birrell 1996. One of a series of 10 drawings entitled 'The Old Salts'dr mike birell, ian 'sam' culliver, phyllis

Ron 'Bluey' Welch was a fisherman in Queenscliffe from 1938 to 1987 using a 24 foot Couta boat called 'Claire Sans'One of a series of 10 pencil drawings entitles 'The Old Salts' of prominent Queenscliffe fishermen Framed pencil drawing of prominent Queenscliff fisherman Ron 'Bluey' Welch signed by artist Dr Mike Birrell 1996. One of a series of 10 drawings entitled 'The Old Salts'dr mike birrell, ron 'bluey' welch, 'claire sans

S.s.Casino crowded with tourists returning after sailing around the bay during Terang Day. The couta boats in full sail possibly did the same thing Hand-coloured photograph of ship and wharfship, boat, sea, river, s.s.casino, couta boats, moyne

Couta fishing boatsCouta fishing boat RFD399B & W photo of the registered fishing boat RFD399Reverse - " Registered Fishing Boat 399 / see Frank Ferrier for details ".historical references

Couta fishing boatsCouta fishing boat RFD399B & W photo of the sunken rescue dinghyReverse - " L to R / Frank Ferrier, Ron Shapter, Tony Jergens, Tom Warren / sunken 14 ft dinghy used in rescue of wreck of Merlan / This sat on Lonsdale pier for a considerable time (2 years?) prior to rescue. When they put it in to rescue the dinghy commenced filling and rescue were carried out while bailing. ".historical references

Photos of the Ports & Harbour launch "Flinders' at anchor prior to sinking.Realism, historical1. Envelope of Notes 2. Page 1 of 3 Notes re Photos 46 to 54. 3. Page 2 of 3 Notes re Photos 46 to 54. 4. Page 3 of 3 Notes re Photos 46 to 54. 5. Photo of sunk Flinders and Bass towing it 6. Reverse of photo showing notes.On the reverse - " P2A49 - Couta boats in background - Sunk boat - FLINDERS - P&H survey launch - 1953 - Ports & Harbours survey launch with tow rope - P&H Survey Launch BASS"