This metal tin once contained sewing silk thread used in the making of the ship model, Sovereign of the Seas. Natural silk thread has elasticity and can also be teased out for making fine line for rigging on ship models. ”. It is part of a collection of objects used by Jim Williams, maker of fine ship models from about 1930-1955. Most of the components for the models, as well as many of the tools, were handmade by Jim Williams. Ship model of HMS Sovereign of the Seas, scale model of 17th Century English war ship, was handmade and carved from plans, enclosed in airtight glass case. All components of that model, including even the smallest pulleys, were hand crafted using tools designed and made by Jim. Outstanding details include functional rigging and moving cannons. Please see our record 3732 of the mode Sovereign of the Seas for further details of the ship and the maker. This tin of tailor's silk is connected with the hobby and skill of ship model making that has been crafted as a leisure activity for many generations. The hobby is often chosen by serving and retired mariners who appreciate the connection with maritime history. This tailor's silk was used by local Warrnambool man, Jim Williams, who was employed at Cramond and Dickson clothing store, and then at Fletcher Jones menswear for 27 years. It was used in making components for the model of the historic ship, the Sovereign of the Seas. The Sovereign of the Seas was a historic 17th century English war ship with important maritime heritage.Tin, round, with lid. Red label reads “The "A.B.C" Brand Tailors Sewing Silk (Raven) Color Fast. Dyed by a new process. Manufactured from the best raw silks procurable. Warranted. Made in England. Size No. 1/4 LB” .The container has no contents. This tin is part of a collection of tools and accessories once used by Jim Williams, maker of a series of ship models 1930-1955 including “HMS Sovereign of the Seas”. “The "A.B.C" Brand Tailors Sewing Silk (Raven) Color Fast. Dyed by a new process. Manufactured from the best raw silks procurable. Warranted. Made in England. Size No. 1/4 LB”, Logo on lid is the intertwined letters of “A.B.C.” flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ship model sovereign of the seas, jim williams, james bernard williams, ship model tools, ship model making, ship model making accessories, "a.b.c" brand tailors sewing silk, silk sewing thread, textile, tin container for silk thread, ship model, hobby, ship model tool, english war ship

This is a scene of Cape Conran, East Gippsland.This is a scene of Cape Conran, East Gippsland. Cape Conran has always been a popular visiting site for Orbost locals.A black / white photograph of rocks and sea at Cape Conran in Far East Gippsland.cape-conran beach-east-gippsland

Artist Peter Blenkinsopp, 1936 to 2010, Limited edition print of HMAS Perth Escorting HMAS MelourneAustralian Navy color print of HMAS Perth and HMAS MelbourneColor print of HMAS Perth escorting HMAS Melbourne at sea - framed print.Front : "Plane Guard" - HMAS Perth escorting HMAS Melbourne, from an originial oil painting by Peter Blenkinsopp. Rear : small sign from Geelong Pictture framers and Ryrie ST Art Galleryhmas perth, hmas melbourne, artist peter blenkinsopp

Black and white aerial photograph of a ship at sea, mounted and framed in a wooden frame.MV Kanimblam.v. kanimbla, containers, australia, container ships, mcilwraith and mcewan

The first regular container services internationally were introduced in Australia in early 1969 with the arrival of the “Encounter Bay” in March 1969 The “Kooringa” was the first purpose-built fully cellular containership in the world built in Australia for the Australian domestic trade routes.The MV Kooringa is the first purpose-built fully cellular containership in the world and was built in Australia.Black and white aerial photograph of a ship at sea, mounted and framed in a wooden frame.MV Kanimblacontainers, australia, container ships, mv kooringa, mcilwraith and mcewan, fremantle, melbourne

Built 1965 and launched from MelbourneBlack and white aerial photograph of a ship at sea, mounted and framed in a wooden frame.MV Gerringongcontainers, australia, container ships, mv gerringong

Black and white aerial photograph of a ship at sea, mounted and framed in a wooden frame.MV Kooyongcontainers, australia, container ships, mcilwraith and mcewan, mv kooyong

Black and white aerial photograph of a ship at sea, mounted and framed in a wooden frame.MV Kooligacontainers, australia, container ships, mcilwraith and mcewan, mv kooliga

Black and white aerial photograph of a ship at sea, mounted and framed in a wooden frame.MV Meringacontainers, australia, container ships, mcilwraith and mcewan, mv meringa

Black and white aerial photograph of a ship at sea, mounted and framed in a wooden frame.MV Manooracontainers, australia, container ships, mcilwraith and mcewan, mv manoora

Black and white aerial photograph of a ship at sea, mounted and framed in a wooden frame.MV Wollongongcontainers, australia, container ships, mcilwraith and mcewan, mv wollongong

Black and white aerial photograph of a ship at sea, mounted and framed in a wooden frame.MV Woomeracontainers, australia, container ships, mcilwraith and mcewan, mv woomera

One of a collection of 13 photographs donated by Ralph Correy.Sepia photograph of groups of people on the sand and rocks at the beach. Two boats in the sea.phillip island beaches, fishing boats phillip island, ralph correy

One of a group of photographs/postcards from the Bryant West Collection donated by Mary Karney.Coloured postcard of three men sitting on the Cowes Pier with the sea baths in background.Phillip Island from Cowes Pier On Back: New Year's greetings from J. J. Robb sent to Miss M Robb.cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty phillip island, cowes beach phillip island, bryant west collection, mary karney

Donated by Jean ParleColoured Postcard of cowes grazing with figures of a woman and child. Sea and land in background."Phillip Island - Milking Time, Newhaven." "F & J"cowes grazing at newhaven, pasture land, phillip island, jean parle

Donated by G. HaywoodBlack & White Postcard of Cape Woolamai cliffs on right of photo with sea on the left."The Rose Series, P. 684." "The picturesque cliffs of Cape Woolamai, Phillip Is., Vic."phillip island, coastline cape woolamai, rocky cliffs at cape woolamai, g haywood

glass ornament with design of black ships and blue sea. Came in black box.PMA 0172/1

Tim Flannery, The Explorers. 385 pages. Major explorers of Australia, sea and land.Tim Flanneryaustralia, history, explorers, exploration of australia, explorers, tim flannery

Colour photo of cruise liner Seven Seas Voyager at Station Pier 15.02.2004transport - shipping, seven seas voyager

Framed black and white photograph of Daring Class Destroyer HMAS Vendetta at sea.Do 8photograph, hmas vendetta, ran, daring class destroyer

Framed black pencil sketch of HMAS Vendetta plowing through rough seas.Do 8framed pencil sketch, hmas vendetta

A framed coloured painting of HMAS Parramatta in the foreground and another ship in the background at sea.hmas parramatta, cerberus collection, painting