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Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, 5 June 1949
... allan-quinn...Allan Charles Quinn... to this journey. This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn ...This photograph is one of a series taken by Allan while travelling through France in mid-1946. It was taken in the medieval city of Rouen, a city heavily damaged by the Allied bombings during the Battle of Normandy in May 1944 and shows a cob house, typical of the period. There are several letters relating to this journey.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 a historical building and street scape in Rouen.On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. Below this is a mark "ItI"in pencil, written sideways.allan-quinn, photograph, rouen, france, ww2, battle of normandy, normandy, cob house, middle ages, medieval -
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Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Loading Fish Flour
... allan-quinn...Allan Charles Quinn... the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters ...The photographs shows how the fish flour produced in Angola was loaded by the local people onto ships for exportation. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.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 bags of flour being hoisted from small row boats up onto the ship. The deck of the ship can be seen on the left side, and eight boats, filled with people and flour bags, towards the right hand corner.allan-quinn, photograph, angola, fish-flour, letters-from-abroad -
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Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, The "Mongabarra" in Drydock at Eriksbergs
... allan-quinn...Allan Charles Quinn.... This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which ...This photograph records how equipment, such as ladders, were used to work on the hulls or propellers of ships while they were in drydocks. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.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 ladders arranged around the propeller of the Mongabarra while in drydock.allan-quinn, photograph, drydock, mongabarra, eriksbergs, letters-from-abroad, ship -
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Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, "Mongabarra" in Drydock
... allan-quinn...Allan Charles Quinn... from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection ...The photograph shows how equipment was set up for work to be done on ships while they are in drydocks.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 stern of the ship "Mongabarra" while in drydocks. There are six ladders arranged in front of the ship, in preparation for workers. The photograph has a narrow boarder of white on all four sides.allan-quinn, photograph, drydock, mongabarra, eriksbergs, letters from aborad -
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Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Rouen Centre, Amiens, Paris, 6 June 1949
... allan-quinn...Allan Charles Quinn... from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection ...This photograph is one of a series taken by Allan while travelling through France in mid-1949. It shows the Saint-Ouen Abbey Church from Rue d'Amiens- Rouen. Rouen, a medieval city was heavily damaged by Allied bombings during the Battle of Normandy. There are several letters relating to this journey.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 taken on the 5th of June, 1949, of Saint-Ouen church built in the 14th century in Rouen, France. The sign to the right of the foreground reads: ROUEN CENTRE / AMIENS PARIS and probably indicates the photograph was taken from Rue d'Amiens (Amiens Street). The photograph shows the level of demolition of the city during World War II.On reverse: PARIS 6-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. below this is a pencil mark, similar to "ItI".allan-quinn, photograph, rouen, france, normandy, ww2, battle of normandy, 1939-1945, saint ouen abbey, amiens, paris -
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Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Statue of Liberty, 30 August 1047
... allan-quinn...Allan Charles Quinn... in the era immediately following World War II. allan-quinn statue ...The photograph was taken on one of Quinn's early trips to New York, and, with the letters he wrote at this time, records his fascination with American culture. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.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 Statue of Liberty in New York. The photograph has been taken standing at the base of the statue, looking upwards.On reverse: STATUE OF LIBERTY / 30.8.47 handwritten in black ink. Below this is an upside down D, and a small blue ink mark in the left hand corner.allan-quinn, statue-of-liberty, new-york, 1947, letters-from-abroad -
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Photograph, Allan Charles Quinn, Mostly from the time of Joan of Arch - Rouen, 05 June 1949
... allan-quinn...Allan Charles Quinn... in the era immediately following World War II. allan-quinn photograph ...This photograph is one of a series taken by Allan while travelling through France in mid-1946. There are several letters relating to this journey.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 a narrow laneway in Rouen, France, taken on the 5th of June, 1949. There is a narrow white boarder around the image.On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. Below this is a mark "ItI"in pencil, written sideways.allan-quinn, photograph, rouen, france -
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Letter - Correspondence, 29/06/1951
... allan quinn...Allan Charles Quinn... July. Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad allan quinn oslo ...Allan's mother comments on the high cost of living in Sydney; lamb chops are six shillings and eight-pence a pound and only four shillings a pound in Melbourne. They have brought six pounds of butter with them as butter is very difficult to buy in Sydney. She and Allan's step-father Kip Hayes are staying with 'Jim' and enjoying catching up with friends and relatives. She has sent Allan a cake for his 23rd birthday which is on the 2 July.Quinn CollectionThree-page letter written on three sheets of lined, cream-coloured paper (0876.a1-3), headed McCleay Regis and dated 29/06/51. (This should probably be Macleay Regis). The matching envelope (0876.b) is addressed to Mr A. Quinn, C/- General Delivery, G.P.O., Oslo, Norway. It is postmarked Sydney and bears an Australian 1 shilling, 6 pence stamp. On the back are two indistinct postmarks and an unidentifiable square stamp which appears to have been reversed.Letter commences "Allan Dear,"......and concludes "...From your Mum."letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, oslo, alette andersen, sydney, kip hayes -
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Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 14/12/1950
... allan quinn...Allan Charles Quinn... to Australia." Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad allan quinn oslo ...Allan writes that he has left the ship M S Mongabarra in Sweden and traveled by train to Oslo where he will stay for about 14 days before travelling to London. He has sent "...a very big carton, a smaller one - a trunk and coffee table back to Australia."Quinn CollectionA single sheet of very thin paper folded in half, book form, with writing on the first and third pages only (0854.a). Written in green ink it is headed Oslo and dated 14/12/50. The air-mail envelope (0854.b) is bordered with alternating purple and yellow diagonal stripes. There are three Norwegian stamps, one green and two purple, in the right upper corner. It is post-marked Oslo and addressed Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The letter is from Allan to his mother. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, oslo -
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Photograph - Gelatin silver photograph, Allan Charles Quinn, Rue du Gros-Horloge, Rouen, 05 June 1949
... allan-quinn...Allan Charles Quinn... in the era immediately following World War II. allan-quinn photograph ...This photograph is one of a series taken by Allan while travelling through France in mid-1946. There are several letters relating to this journey.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, taken on the 5th of June, 1949, shows one of Rouen's main sight: "Le Gros-Horloge" (Great-Clock), a fourteenth-century astronomical clock in central Rouen, Normandy, France. Rouen had been heavily damaged during World War II. Buildings of different styles and ages can be seen, as well as people walking. There is a narrow white boarder around the image.On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. Below this is the mark "ItI"in pencil.allan-quinn, photograph, rouen, france -
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Letter - Correspondence, 07/03/1951
... allan quinn...Allan Charles Quinn... Collection letters-from-abroad allan quinn norway oslo alette A self ...Allan writes about how much he is enjoying Oslo, especially "...the Holmenkoll meeting.." where he and some friends watched the international ski jump championships. He is learning to ski.Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter written in green ink (0860.a) headed Oslo and dated 07/03/51. Letter is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australialetters-from-abroad, allan quinn, norway, oslo, alette -
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Letter - Correspondence, 14/03/1951
... allan quinn...Allan Charles Quinn...Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad allan quinn norway ...Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter written in green ink (0861.a) headed Oslo and dated 14/03/51. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, VictoriaLetter commences "My dear Mum...." and is signed "....Allan"letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, norway, oslo, alette -
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Letter - Correspondence, 31/10/1948
... allan quinn...Allan Charles Quinn...Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad m.s. fenris allan ...Quinn CollectionBlue self-folding letter (0394) type-written by Allan and addressed to Mrs S Quinn. Letter dated 31.0.48, post-marked Philadelphia 1948 and pre-franked with red ink.letters-from-abroad, m.s. fenris, allan quinn -
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Letter - Correspondence, 20/10/1948
... allan quinn...Allan Charles Quinn...Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad new york allan quinn ...Quinn CollectionBlue self-folding letter (0393) written by Allan and addressed to Mrs S Quinn. Letter headed 'New York, 20.10.48, post-marked Brooklyn N.Y. 1948 and franked with red ink.letters-from-abroad, new york, allan quinn -
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Letter - Correspondence, 1947
... allan quinn...Allan Charles Quinn...Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad allan quinn ...Quinn CollectionSingle page, single-sided letter lined paper (0352.a1) dated 26/02/47 with blue-lined, stamped envelope (0352.b). letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, s.s.morgenster, 1947 -
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Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 15 July 1945
... allan-quinn...Allan Charles Quinn..., the "Kookaburra". photograph allan-quinn mt-joonawara 1945 Front ...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 -
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Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 02 February
... allan quinn...Allan Charles Quinn... photograph new york argentina buenos aires allan quinn seafarers ...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 -
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Letter - Correspondence, 24/06/1952
... allan quinn...Allan Charles Quinn... in three and half weeks. Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad allan ...Allan writes of seeing the Trooping of the Colour, of visiting the Kew Gardens and Maidenhead, and with the photographic school to Cambridge and Oxford. His photographic course finishes in three and half weeks.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0900.a1) headed 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8 and dated 24/06/52. Letter is written in blue ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. It is postmarked London W1. Section for sender's name and address is blank..letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london 1952, trooping of the colour, kew gardens, cambridge, oxford, vera south, maidenhead -
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Letter - Correspondence, 11/02/45
... allan quinn...Two page letter (0301.A1-A2) from Allan Quinn to his mother... century. allan quinn mission to seafarers 1945 letter Inscription ...A letter written from Charles Quinn to his mother in 1946 depicting his time spent in Burnie before heading back to Melbourne This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.Two page letter (0301.A1-A2) from Allan Quinn to his mother, written on lined paper in 1944.Inscription on top right hand corner: "M.I. Goonawarra/Burnie Tas 11-2-45" in black ink, followed by letter contentallan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1945, letter -
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Letter - Correspondence, 08/12/1946
... allan quinn...Letter written to Allan Quinn from Bruce Burton in 1946...Front of envelope: "Mr. Allan Charles Quinn/14 Fitzroy...Letter written to Allan Quinn from Bruce Burton in 1946 ...Letter written to Allan Quinn from Bruce Burton in 1946 depicting his last 8 months spent in Europe.This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Four page letter (0332.A1-A4) written on beige lined paper in blue ink. Dated 08/12/46 from Singapore and envelope (0332.B).Front of envelope: "Mr. Allan Charles Quinn/14 Fitzroy Street/St. Kilda, Melbourne/Victoria Australia" Top right hand corner of first page of letter: "B.Burton/Mt.Anders Tahre/ C/o Sig. Bergesten/ Stavanger-Norway/Singapore 8-12-46" Letter contents: "Quinn Old man, I have quite a few..."allan quinn, 1946, mission to seafareres, bruce burton, europe -
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Album - Photograph album, Allan Charles Quinn, Ports of call with M/S 'Mongabarra' on African trip 16th June - Dec 1950 ( Voyage starts and ends in Sweden), 1950
... The item tells the story of Allan Quinn's voyage to Africa...Allan Charles Quinn...The item tells the story of Allan Quinn's voyage to Africa ...The item tells the story of Allan Quinn's voyage to Africa on a round trip departing returning to Gothenburg aboard the Merchant Ship Mongabarra.. The album preserves a 1950s perspective of a Merchant Seaman and his experience of the respective Ports at that time. The Collection is especially useful when viewed along with contemporary Quinn family correspondence.Album with metal spiral spine and beige fabric cover with gouache printed colour design featuring Gothenburg landmarks. Photograph album contains 25 pages of b/w photos . In Aqua coloured ink on the inside front cover is a handwritten itinerary / index of the 25 ports visited on the voyage on adhered sheet of paper. Inscription: Title (see above)/ follows with Header line: " Port Country Arrived Departed / 1. Gothenberg.../ 16. Bel Congo.../25. Gothenburg / Signed off in Gothenburg 12 December 1950" album, photos, mongabarra, 1950, ms mongbarra, gothenburg, sweden, seafaring life -
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Album - Photographic album, 1948
... allan quinn..., many loose. Depicts journey by Allan Quinn while aboard the M/V... as Europe. fenris voyage album photographs allan quinn seamen ...This item provides a picture of the route taken by the M/V Fenris.The album provides an insight into the ways of life in many different port cities of North and South America as well as Europe. Photograph album with wooden covers with 31 pages of photos, many loose. Depicts journey by Allan Quinn while aboard the M/V Fenris in 1948-1949. Inside front cover contains handwritten itinerary of the voyage. Cover is made of brown wood with inset wooden picture of sea and land. Back cover is plain.fenris, voyage, album, photographs, allan quinn, seamen, sailors, seafarers -
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Letter - Correspondence, 1948
... allan charles quinn...One buff-coloured envelope (0382) addressed to Mr Allan...letters-from-abroad quinn 1948 commander c. a. lund allan ...One buff-coloured envelope (0382) addressed to Mr Allan Quinn. No letter or papers enclosedUpper left-hand corner of envelope is pre-printed with Comdr. C. A. Lund R.N., The Anchorage, Headland Road, Torquay, Devon. Bottom left-hand corner is pre-printed with the Dart Nautical School emblem of a yacht in full sail. There are two brown, one-shilling 1948 Olympic Games stamps in the right upper corner. A return address is stamped on the back and "Part 1" and "Ex & Correction" is pencilled on the back. letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1948, commander c. a. lund, allan charles quinn -
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Album - Photographic album, Unknown
... allan quinn...Information on the voyages of Allan Quinn....Information on the voyages of Allan Quinn. These pictures ...Information on the voyages of Allan Quinn.These pictures, being in an album separate from other voyages, give an idea that this trip to New York was of particular importance. Large maroon leather photo album."New York" is written in white on the black right-hand first page. Each photo is captioned in white. photos, album, new york, allan quinn -
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Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 1949
... allan charles quinn...Allan Charles Quinn...quinn 1949 m s fenris france letters from abroad allan ...One and a half page letter written on two sheets of unlined blue airletter paper (0812.a1-2) headed M.S.Fenris, Casablanca, and dated 15.06.49. The blue airmail envelope (0812.b) has a 4cm border of diagonal green and yellow stripes. There are three Moroccan stamps, one green and two blue/black, postmarked Casablanca. quinn, 1949, m s fenris, france, letters from abroad, allan charles quinn, ww2, casablanca, morocco -
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Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, The Petali, 26 September 1949
... allan charles quinn...Allan Charles Quinn... petali new york united states ships allan charles quinn mission ...This photograph is part of the Alan Charles Quinn collection of photographs and letters. Alan was sixteen years old when he went to sea and left behind a photographic autobiography.This photograph has been taken from the Brooklyn Docks and has a view of the Petali docked in port and downtown Manhattan in the background.Blue/green ink, handwritten: 26.9.49 The corresponding page in the original photograph album reads: "Downtown Manhattan from the Brooklyn Docks."missions-to-seamen, america, manhattan, brooklyn, docks, petali, new york, united states, ships, allan charles quinn, mission to seamen, seamen's mission, mission to seafarers -
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Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, 14 September 1949
... allan charles quinn...Allan Charles Quinn... his mother during his time at sea. allan charles quinn queen ...Alan Charles Quinn went to sea at the age of 16 and photographed his work and the places he visited. In keeping all of his photographs he created a pictorial autobiography. Also included in the Alan Charles Quinn Collection are letters written to and from his mother during his time at sea.Black and white photograph of the bow of the Queen Mary taken from a "street-level" view. On the very front of the ship there is a person visible as well as several people to the left of the photograph, peering over the railing.Blue/green ink, handwritten on reverse of photograph: "14.9.49" Handwritten on original page within photograph album: "Bow on at pier ninety"allan charles quinn, queen mary, ship liner, passenger ship, passenger liner, new york, usa -
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Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, 1949
... allan charles quinn...Allan Charles Quinn... brooklyn docks allan charles quinn hydroplane usa Blue/green ink ...Alan Charles Quinn went to sea as a 16 year old and photographed his work and the places he visited. This photograph is one object from the Alan Charles Quinn Collection consisting of a number of photograph albums and letters written to and from his mother.Black and white photograph of a seaplane tied to the dock. There are a number of buildings in the background and some rippling on the water.Blue/green ink, handwritten on reverse: "20.0.49" Handwritten on page from original photograph album: "Private seaplane tied to dock - Brooklyn"mission-to-seafarers, missions-to-seamen, america, seaplane, brooklyn, docks, allan charles quinn, hydroplane, usa -
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Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Crossing the line on the Ariston, 10 September 1946
... allan-charles-quinn...Allan Charles Quinn... and South America. This photograph is from the Allan Charles Quinn ...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 -
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Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 18 August 1950
... allan charles quinn...Allan Charles Quinn...-from-abroad quinn ms mongabarra sweden norway allan charles ...Allan describes his voyage from Gothenburg to Capetown and his impressions of Sweden and Norway.Quinn CollectionTwo and a half page letter written in green ink on two pages of unlined cream paper (0844.a1-2). Letter, written at sea, is headed M.S. Mongabarra, and dated 18.08.1950. Matching envelope (0844.b) is addressed in green ink to Mrs E. Quinn, C/- Mrs Greeves, 14 Victoria Street, St. Kilda, Victoria. There are two South African stamps; one valued at one shilling and one at sixpence. The post mark is Capetown. Letter is from Allan to his mother.letters-from-abroad, quinn, ms mongabarra, sweden, norway, allan charles quinn