This series of photographs captures life at sea and the conditions on the ship M/S "Mongabarra" Goteborg in 1950.This photograph is part of the Allan Quinn collection, which is a pictorial autobiography, and it represents one of many moments of his time abroad as a seafarer.Black and white photograph of the "Moonta" from Port Adelaide sailing at Port Lincoln. The ship is sailing in the middle of the frame surrounded by several seagulls, situated towards the bottom left of the frame. Port Lincoln is in the background.1950, ship, rope, sea, masts, mongabarra, allan quinn collection, allan quinn, port lincoln, moonta, port adelaide, seagulls, sailing, rigging

This wad of paper is a section from a bale of paper that was recovered from the Falls of Halladale. The iron-hulled, four-masted barque, the Falls of Halladale, was a bulk carrier of general cargo. She left New York in August 1908 on her way to Melbourne and Sydney. In her hold, along with 56,763 tiles of unusual beautiful green American slates (roofing tiles), 5,673 coils of barbed wire, 600 stoves, 500 sewing machines, 6500 gallons of oil, 14400 gallons of benzene, and many other manufactured items, were 117 cases of crockery and glassware. Three months later and close to her destination, a navigational error caused the Falls of Halladale to be wrecked on a reef off the Peterborough headland at 3 am on the morning of the 15th of November, 1908. The captain and 29 crew members all survived, but her valuable cargo was largely lost, despite two salvage attempts in 1908-09 and 1910. ABOUT THE ‘FALLS OF HALLADALE’ (1886 - 1908) Built: in1886 by Russell & Co., Greenock shipyards, River Clyde, Scotland, UK. The company was founded in 1870 (or 1873) as a partnership between Joseph Russell (1834-1917), Anderson Rodger and William Todd Lithgow. During the period 1882-92 Russell & Co., standardised designs, which sped up their building process so much that they were able to build 271 ships over that time. In 1886 they introduced a 3000 ton class of sailing vessel with auxiliary engines and brace halyard winches. In 1890 they broke the world output record. Owner: Falls Line, Wright, Breakenridge & Co, 111 Union Street, Glasgow, Scotland. Configuration: Four masted sailing ship; iron-hulled barque; iron masts, wire rigging, fore & aft lifting bridges. Size: Length 83.87m x Breadth 12.6m x Depth 7.23m, Gross tonnage 2085 ton Wrecked: the night of 14th November 1908, Curdies Inlet, Peterborough south west Victoria Crew: 29 The Falls of Halladale was a four-masted sailing ship built-in 1886 in Glasgow, Scotland, for the long-distance cargo trade and was mostly used for Pacific grain trade. She was owned by Wright, Breakenridge & Co of Glasgow and was one of several Falls Line ships, all of which were named after waterfalls in Scotland. The lines flag was of red, blue and white vertical stripes. The Falls of Halladale had a sturdy construction built to carry maximum cargo and able to maintain full sail in heavy gales, one of the last of the ‘windjammers’ that sailed the Trade Route. She and her sister ship, the Falls of Garry, were the first ships in the world to include fore and aft lifting bridges. Previous to this, heavily loaded vessels could have heavy seas break along the full length of the deck, causing serious injury or even death to those on deck. The new, raised catwalk-type decking allowed the crew to move above the deck stormy conditions. This idea is still used today on the most modern tankers and cargo vessels and has proved to be an important step forward in the safety of men at sea. On 4th August 1908, with new sails, 29 crew, and 2800 tons of cargo, the Falls of Halladale left New York, bound for Melbourne and Sydney via the Cape of Good Hope. The cargo on board was valued at £35,000 and included 56,763 tiles of American slate roofing tiles (roof slates), 5,673 coils of barbed wire, 600 stoves, 500 sewing machines, 6,500 gallons of oil, 14,400 gallons of benzene, plumbing iron, 117 cases of crockery and glassware and many other manufactured items. The Falls of Halladale had been at sail for 102 days when, at 3 am on the night of 14th November 1908, under full sail in calm seas with a six knots breeze behind and misleading fog along the coast, the great vessel rose upon an ocean swell and settled on top of a submerged reef near Peterborough on the south-west Victoria’s coast. The ship was jammed on the rocks and began filling with water. The crew launched the two lifeboats and all 29 crew landed safely on the beach over 4 miles away at the Bay of Islands. The postmistress at Peterborough, who kept a watch for vessels in distress, saw the stranding and sent out an alert to the local people. A rescue party went to the aid of the sailors and the Port Campbell rocket crew was dispatched, but the crew had all managed to reach shore safely by the time help arrived. The ship stayed in full sail on the rocky shelf for nearly two months, attracting hundreds of sightseers who watched her slowly disintegrate until the pounding seas and dynamiting by salvagers finally broke her back, and her remains disappeared back into deeper water. The valuable cargo was largely lost, despite two salvage attempts in 1908-09 and 1910. Further salvage operations were made from 1974-1986, during which time 22,000 slate tiles were recovered with the help of 14 oil drums to float them, plus personal artefacts, ship fittings, reams of paper and other items. The Court of Marine Inquiry in Melbourne ruled that the foundering of the ship was entirely due to Captain David Wood Thomson’s navigational error, not too technical failure of the Clyde-built ship. The shipwreck is a popular site for divers, about 300m offshore and in 3 – 15m of water. Some of the original cargo can be seen at the site, including pieces of roof slate and coils of barbed wire. The section of paper has significance through its association with the Falls of Halladale. The shipwreck is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register (No. S255). She was one of the last ships to sail the Trade Routes. She is one of the first vessels to have fore and aft lifting bridges. She is an example of the remains of an International Cargo Ship and also represents aspects of Victoria’s shipping industry. The wreck is protected as a Historic Shipwreck under the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act (1976).Paper wad; a section of a bale of many sheets. The paper has several layers and shows the effects of being in the sea for many years. It was recovered from the wreck of the Falls of Halladale.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, falls of halladale, shipwreck peterborough, 1908 shipwreck, great clipper ships, russell & co., paper, bale of paper, ream of paper, wad of paper

Silver medallion featuring an image of a Greek ship at sea with dolphins swimming next to the ship and sea birds flying above on verso is image of wreath surrounding Greek text. Sitting in black box with black felt.on medallion: "OΛΠ" on verso: "OΛΠ/ 50/ XPONIA/ 1930-1980/ OPTANIΣMOY/ ΛIMENOΣ / ΠEIPAΩΣ " "PMA 0351/1" on box: "PMA 0351/2" "WMA 82"

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