This rocket equipment has been used in various lifeboat and rocket stations on Victorian Coast. It is unclear if this is the original rocket equipment from Port Campbell. This equipment, if not original to the site, has been used in rescue operations and is identical to the equipment that was in use at Port Campbell from C.1890 onwardsBody of rescue stretcher is canvas and timber slats. Straps of canvas webbing attached to sides. Rope loops at either end, rope runs along the length of stretcher. Opens out to secure patient.

This rocket equipment has been used in various lifeboat and rocket stations on Victorian Coast. It is unclear if this is the original rocket equipment from Port Campbell. This equipment, if not original to the site, has been used in rescue operations and is identical to the equipment that was in use at Port Campbell from C.1890 onwardsEach of the six iron pegs has a spike on one end and eyelet on the other.

This rocket equipment has been used in various lifeboat and rocket stations on Victorian Coast. It is unclear if this is the original rocket equipment from Port Campbell. This equipment, if not original to the site, has been used in rescue operations and is identical to the equipment that was in use at Port Campbell from C.1890 onwardsRope, 1cm light line

This rocket equipment has been used in various lifeboat and rocket stations on Victorian Coast. It is unclear if this is the original rocket equipment from Port Campbell. This equipment, if not original to the site, has been used in rescue operations and is identical to the equipment that was in use at Port Campbell from C.1890 onwardsRectangular box with fitted lid. All wood. Two rope handles at each end. Inscribed on lid -"Lights Illuminating Wrecks. Mark-IV 3 . 4/7/1910"Inscribed on lid -"Lights Illuminating Wrecks. Mark-IV 3 . 4/7/1910"

Rocket equipment which has been used in various lifeboat and rocket stations on the Victorian Coast. It is unclear if this is the original rocket equipment from Port Campbell. This equipment, if not original has been used in rescue operations and is identical to the equipment that has been in use at Port Campbell from C.1890 onwards.Rope, 1cm light line in wooden box. Wooden rectangular box with lid held by 3 steel hinges. Red painted box, weathered.

Rocket equipment which has been used in various lifeboat and rocket stations on the Victorian Coast. It is unclear if this is the original rocket equipment from Port Campbell. This equipment, if not original has been used in rescue operations and is identical to the equipment that has been in use at Port Campbell from C.1890 onwards.Rope roller, welded, cliff anchor. Steel A frame with eye at top of the A frame. Spindle on bottom for rope to move through.

Black and white photograph showing entrance view from western pier towards eastern pier and works buildings, includes flagstaff rocket shed, township in distance, tramline along western pier in foreground, at Lakes Entrance, Victoria.Cunninghame Ocean Beachwaterways, piers, historic buildings

Black and white photograph showing man made entrance from ocean into Gippsland Lakes, wooden Western Pier in background small sailing boat in entrance, whirlpools indicate tide on the turn. Lakes Entrance Victoriaboats and boating, waterways, jetties

Black and white photograph showing man made entrance from ocean to Gippsland Lakes, north end of western Pier on left, north end of Eastern Pier on right view looking from entrance towards Kalimna. Lakes Entrance Victoria waterways, piers

Also one black and white copy 9 x 15Sepia photograph showing wooden Western pier at entrance from ocean into the Gippsland Lakes, with dunes in background foreground shows top ridge of roof of rocket shed on left and shipwreck bell on far right foreground. Lakes Entrance Victoriawaterways, piers

photograph showing entrance from ocean - Bass Strait into Gippsland Lakes , western pier on left side shows timber structure , tramline and crane . North end of eastern pier on right shows workshed and travelling crane and rubble wall. Mt Barkley in background Lakes Entrance Victoriawaterways, boats and boating, piers, topography

Also black and white copy 10 x 18.5 cmSepia photograph showing piers and entrance to Gippsland Lakes from ocean - Bass Strait - with Kalimna escarpment in background. Photo taken from boat outside the entrance. Lakes Entrance Victoriaships and shipping, islands, township, waterways

Black and white photograph showing entrance to Gippsland Lakes from ocean - Bass Strait. Photo shows rebuilt western pier with crane on end of pier, loose rocks. Launch - possibly Peels 'Blackbird' in the entrance. Lakes Entrance Victoria boats and boating, tourism, waterways, piers

Sepia photograph showing the SS Despatch sinking outside the piers. Shows three row boats with three or four men standing in each boat and a glimpse of the hull of the Despatch just showing the name. Actual picture in oval shape on card. Lakes Entrance VictoriaLast sight of the Dispatch Cunningham Sept 22nd 1911shipwrecks, ocean rescue, historic site

Rocket shed (built 1890) was used to store rockets used to warn ships coming through the entrance of dangerous conditions.Colour photograph showing brick rocket shed on sand dune at the entrance to the ocean. Scrub around shed, entrance and western pier behind and ocean in distance. Lakes Entrance Victoriaships and shipping, historic buildings

Colour photograph of the fishing boat Southern Hope approaching the entrance channel, from the ocean, shows sandy beach each side of entrance piers and shallow water over the outer bar, sea calm. Lakes Entrance Victoriaships and shipping, waterways, fishing industry

Note on back - Dear Aggie, Met mother Friday evening, train arrived in Melbourne between 6 & 7. Jessie.Colour photograph showing early view of new wooden piers, a few people on pier and on beach. Strand of barbed wire across foreground. Lakes Entrance VictoriaCunninghame, Victoriaboardwalk, jetties, ocean, public works

Sepia photograph showing entrance from ocean Bass Strait to Gippsland Lakes. Early wooden piers, trading ship being towed out through entrance by small steamer, beach and boardwalk in foreground. Lakes Entrance VictoriaLakes Entrancejetties, ocean, waterways, public works

One other copy slightly sepia tinted 12 x 19cmBlack and white photograph showing piers and entrance to Gippsland Lakes from ocean Bass Strait. Work in progress on concrete extension to western pier showing cranes and machinery in use. People on beach and piers. Lakes Entrance VictoriaLakes Entrancewaterways, beaches, piers, machinery

Black and white photograph showing piers and entrance to Gippsland Lakes from ocean Bass Strait. Crowd of people on eastern pier and beach. Concrete extension to western pier in progress, two cranes. Steam ship with sails out at sea. Lakes Entrance VictoriaLakes Entrancewaterways, boardwalk, ships and shipping, piers

Black and white photograph showing entrance piers and entrance to Gippsland Lakes from ocean Bass Strait. Extensions to both piers completed. Visitors on pier and boardwalk. Lakes Entrance VictoriaLakes Entrancewaterways, boardwalk, beaches, piers

Colour photograph showing newly constructed piers at entrance from ocean Bass Strait into Gippsland Lakes. People on beach, ladies in long skirts, men in suits. Lakes Entrance VictoriaLakes Entrance 1906 (E Bowen, Stationer, Sale) (on back)beaches, piers, ocean, machinery

Black and white photograph showing newly constructed piers at entrance to Gippsland Lakes from ocean Bass Strait. Photo shows distress rocket set up on beach with two people. Lakes Entrance Victoria waterways, piers

Black and white photograph showing piers and entrance to Gippsland Lakes from ocean Bass Strait. Few people on boardwalk on piers. Lakes Entrance Victoriaboardwalk, waterways, piers

Black and white photograph showing wooden piers with newly completed concrete extensions. Rough seas breaking in entrance to Gippsland Lakes from ocean Bass Strait. Kiosk by boardwalk closed. Lakes Entrance Victoriaboardwalk, waterways, beaches, piers

Second copy 10 x 15 brownish toningBlack and white photograph showing piers at entrance to Gippsland Lakes from ocean Bass Strait. Sailing boat in entrance. Kiosk on sand between eastern pier and boardwalk. Few people on beach. Lakes Entrance VictoriaEntranceboardwalk, waterways, piers, boats and boating

Oval shaped picture. Also other copies, oval shaped 12.5 x 17.5 cm and 17.5 x 25 cm. Also two black and white prints 9 x 13 cm.Sepia postcard in cameo image, showing early view of eastern pier at the entrance to Gippsland Lakes from ocean - Bass Strait, at Lakes Entrance, Victoria. Photo shows work shed and crane at end of wooden eastern pier, SS Wyralla at sea.Lakes Entrance, Gippsland Lakes machinery, waterways, piers, ships and shipping

One sepia copy 7 x 8.5 cm, also black and white copy 9 x 15 cm (Valentine Series)Small format postcard showing eastern pier and tip of western pier at entrance to Gippsland Lakes from ocean - Bass Strait at Lakes Entrance, Victoria. Side of kiosk on right hand side, beach in middle ground, post and barb wire fence lower foreground.The Piers Lakes Entrance waterways, piers

One other copy black and white 11.5 x 20 cmSepia postcard showing east and west piers and entrance from ocean - Bass Strait into Gippsland Lakes, at Lakes Entrance, Victoria. Several people on upper deck of eastern pier and on beach and boardwalk.The Piers at Lakes Entrancewaterways, piers, beaches, kiosk

One other copy enlarged 25 x 17.5 cmBlack and white photograph showing tip of western pier and north end of eastern pier at entrance to Gippsland Lakes from ocean Bass Strait. Boardwalk and kiosk on beach, window of kiosk closed. Lakes Entrance Victoria waterways, restaurant, beaches, boardwalk