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The tennis court was built in 1924, after a suggestion from seamen. It was used until the 50s when it was too damaged and costly to keep. The Hawthorn branch of the LHLG raised the funds. Aerial photograph of the Yarra river depicting the Siddeley and Flinders buildings with the tennis court.tennis court, sports, charles daniel pratt (1892-1968)

The tennis court was built in 1924, after a suggestion from seamen. It was used until the 50s when it was too damaged and costly to keep. The Hawthorn branch of the LHLG raised the funds. Aerial photograph of the Yarra river depicting the Siddeley and Flinders buildings with the tennis court.tennis court, sports, charles daniel pratt (1892-1968), fishmarket, spencer street bridge, sailors' home, siddeley street, flinders street, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, seamen's institute

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 Nilsson and Peter Stone on the M/S "Mongabarra" Goteborg from the U.S. to Australia in December 1950. The two men are undertaking ships duties pulling ropes on the deck of the ship.On the back of the photograph is the text "Nilsson & Peter 4/12/49" in blue pen and what looks like "K 9 B" in pencil upside-down.1950, ship, pulley, deck, rope, mongabarra, allan quinn collection, allan quinn, nillson stone, peter stone, railing

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 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 "Mosnes" departing Port Lincoln on 5/4/50. This photograph captures the side of the ship and two men standing by some railing.1950, deck, rope, mongabarra, allan quinn collection, allan quinn, railing, port lincoln, mosnes

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 ten men sunbathing on the No. 5 Hatch on the ship "City of Bristol" on 22/5/1950. Two additional men sit in the background next to the railing.1950, men, deck, rope, mongabarra, allan quinn collection, allan quinn, railing, city of bristol, sunbathing, no 5 hatch

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 Elbe River in Germany. In the foreground is a lounge area with chairs and railing. Behind this are masts, rigging and rope near what appears to be a jetty with partial roofing. In the middle ground is the Elbe River running from the bottom right to middle left of the photograph. In the background is a passing ship and a mountain.germany, 1950, ship, deck, mast, chairs, mongabarra, allan quinn collection, allan quinn, tailing, elbe river, mointain

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 a fishing harbour in Gothenburg, Sweden, 1950. In the bottom left corner of the photograph are roofs of buildings. In the bottom right corner of the photograph is a ships dock area with a warehouse, crates, and several ships docked. This section extends towards the middle of the photograph. The background is very industrial with large ships and machinery. This section of the photograph is very dark.On the back of the photograph is the date 9/7/50 in blue ink.1950, ships, river, industrial, masts, sweden, mongabarra, allan quinn collection, allan quinn, gothenburg, warehouse, dock, houses

This series of photographs captures life at sea and the conditions on the ship M/S "Mongabarra" in 1950. This photograph was reproduced and exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.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 M/S "Mongabarra" Goteborg in Eriksbergs dockyard, Gothenburg, Sweden. The ship is directly in the middle of the photograph taking from the very front of the ship in the dry-dock. There are several ladders lined up along the left-hand side of the ship beginning from the ships front. There are several wooden planks lying on the ground in front of the ship and walls either side of the ship.ship, sweden, mongabarra, allan quinn collection, allan quinn, gothenburg, drydock, shipyard, dockyard, eriksbergs, letters-from-abroad

The letter was written by Allen Quinn to his mother. Allen started working as a seafarer when he was 16 years old, and frequently wrote to his mother during his travels. He also created an extensive photograph collection, which corresponds with the letters.The letter is part of an ongoing correspondence between Allan and his mother. This letter mentions of the of the albums of photographs Allan complied during his seafaring.Letter addressed to Mum, in two parts. Part 0150.1 Envelope Part 0150.2 Letter. Both the envelope and letter were white paper, which is now a creamy-white. The letter begins "Darling Mum, Here are the snaps I took during 1947-48..." and concludes with "P.S. We had six inches of snow today...". In the top right hand corner of the letter is "New York / Feb 2".Front of Envelope: MUM, handwritten in blue ink and underlined. The envelope has been opened at the back.letter, handwriting, photograph, new york, argentina, buenos aires, allan quinn, seafarers, adventure

The letter was written by Allen Quinn to his mother. Allen started working as a seafarer when he was 16 years old, and frequently wrote to his mother during his travels. He also created an extensive photograph collection, which corresponds with the letters.The letter is part of an ongoing correspondence between Allan and his mother. This letter mentions the M.T. Joonawarra, the ship Allan was working on at the time, as well as its sister ship, the "Kookaburra".Letter addressed to Mrs S. Quinn, "Sanlorenzo", 63 Ocean Beach, Manly, N.S.W, in five parts. Part 0151.1 Envelope Part 0151.2 Letter Page, 0151.3 Letter Page, 0151.4 Letter Page, 0151.5 Letter Page . Both the envelope and letter were white paper, which is now a yellow-white. The letter begins "My Dear Mum, This is just a short note..." and concludes with "P.S. I have a photo of myself...". In the top right hand corner of the letter is "M.T. Joonawarra / San Francisco / U.S.A / 15.7.1945Front of envelope: MRS. S. QUINN, / "SANLORENZO", / 63 OCEAN BEACH, / MANLY / N.S.W. AUSTRALIA handwritten in blue ink. In the top right hand corner is a red Australian stamp. In the middle of the top of the envelope is postmark: SP (indecipherable) / O'LAND / 1 AM / 2 9 AUG 2 / 1945 / POSTED IN / PILLARS.photograph, allan-quinn, mt-joonawara, 1945

This photograph depicts the ritual of "crossing the line" which marks the point at which a sailor first crosses the equator. Allan worked aboard the M.T. Ariston during 1946 and worked between Sweden, Central America, North West Indies and South America.This photograph is from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photographs depicting life at sea for a young man in the period immediately following World War II.Black and white photograph of the "crossing the line" ceremony aboard the Ariston.Black ink on reverse: Crossing the equator on Ariston/ 10.9.46allan-charles-quinn, crossing-the-line, sweden, central-america, north-west-indies, south-america, equator, ariston

The photograph is part of a series of five, depicting the Ariston in dry docks in Hoboken, New jersey, on the 26th of August, 1947. This photograph shows the front and side of the ship while in the dry dock.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of the Ariston in dry dock, in Hoboken, New Jersey.Handwritten in black ink on reverse: ARISTON IN DRY SOCK / 26.8.47 / D (handwritten in pencil). There is also a small mark in blue ink in the bottom right hand corner.allan-quinn, photograph, dry-docks, hoboken, new-jersey, ariston

The photograph is part of a series of five, depicting the Ariston in dry docks in Hoboken, New jersey, on the 26th of August, 1947. This photograph shows the propeller screws of the ship.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph showing one of the propeller screws of the Ariston while in dry dock.Handwritten in black ink on the reverse: SCREWS OF ARISTON / 26.8.47 / D (handwritten in pencil). There is also a small blue ink mark in the bottom right hand corner.allan-quinn, photograph, dry-docks, hoboken, new-jersey, propeller-screws, ariston

The photograph is part of a series of five, depicting the Ariston in dry docks in Hoboken, New jersey, on the 26th of August, 1947. This photograph shows the front of the ship while in the dry dock.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of the Ariston in dry dock.Handwritten on reverse in black ink: ARISTON IN DRY DOCK / 26.8.47 / D (in pencil). There is also a small mark in blue ink in the left hand bottom corner.allan-quinn, photograph, dry-docks, hoboken, new-jersey, ariston

The photograph is part of a series of five, depicting the Aniston in dry docks in Hoboken, New jersey, on the 26th of August, 1947. This photograph shows the front of the ship while in the dry dock.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.Black and white photograph of the Aniston in dry dock, in Hoboken, New Jersey.Handwritten in black ink on reverse: ANISTON IN DRY DOCK / HOBOKEN NEW JERSEY / 26.8.47 / D (in pencil). There is also a small blue mark in the bottom left hand corner.allan-quinn, photograph, aniston, dry-docks, hoboken, new-jersey

The photograph is part of a series of five, depicting the Aniston in dry docks in Hoboken, New jersey, on the 26th of August, 1947. This photograph shows workers painting the "bootopping"of the ship.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.Black and white photograph of workers painting the "bootopping"of the Aniston, while in dry dock.Handwritten in black ink on reverse: WORKERS PAINTING / BOOTOPPING IN DOCK / 26.8.47 / D (in pencil). There is also a small mark in blue ink in the bottom left hand corner.allan-quinn, photograph, aniston, dry-docks, hoboken, new-jersey, bootopping

This photograph is part of series of four, the only colour photographs taken by Allan Quinn while docked in Rio De Janeiro on-board the M/S Fenris. The photographs are mentioned in one of Allan Quinn's leters to his mother (Object 0150).This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.Colour photograph of Copacabana Beach in Rio De Janeiro. The photograph has been mounted on a 7.4x9.8 white card.Date on verso: 25-12-48allan-quinn, colour-photograph, fenris, rio-de-janeiro, copacabana