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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Postcard
Black and White postcard of the sailing ship Staut. (SH 276 Ships S)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, post card, staut, postcard, sailing ship -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Coal
When the ship Schomberg was launched in 1855, she was considered the most perfect clipper ship ever to be built. James Blaine’s Black Ball Line had commissioned her to be built for their fleet of passenger liners. At a cost of £43,103, the Aberdeen builders designed her to sail faster than the quick clippers designed by North American Donald McKay. She was a three masted wooden clipper ship, built with diagonal planking ofBritish oak with layers of Scottish larch. This luxury vessel was designed to transport emigrants to Melbourne in superior comfort. She had ventilation ducts to provide air to the lower decks and a dining saloon, smoking room, library and bathrooms for the first class passengers. At the launch of Schomberg’s maiden voyage, her master Captain ‘Bully’ Forbes, drunkenly predicted that he would make the journey between Liverpool and Melbourne in 60 days. Schomberg departed Liverpool on 6 October 1855 with 430 passengers and 3000 tons cargo including iron rails and equipment intended the build the Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. The winds were poor as Schomberg sailed across the equator, slowing her journey considerably. She was 78 days out of Liverpool when she ran aground on a sand-spit near Peterborough, Victoria, on 27 December; the sand spit and the currents were not marked on Forbes’s map. Overnight, the crew launched a lifeboat to find a safe place to land the ship’s passengers. The scouting party returned to Schomberg and advised Forbes that it was best to wait until morning because the rough seas could easily overturn the small lifeboats. The ship’s Chief Officer spotted SS Queen at dawn and signalled the steamer. The master of the SS Queen approached the stranded vessel and all of Schomberg’s passengers were able to disembark safely. The Black Ball Line’s Melbourne agent sent a steamer to retrieve the passengers’ baggage from the Schomberg. Other steamers helped unload her cargo until the weather changed and prevented the salvage teams from accessing the ship. Local merchants Manifold & Bostock bought the wreck and cargo, but did not attempt to salvage the cargo still on board the ship. They eventually sold it on to a Melbourne businessman and two seafarers. After two of the men drowned when they tried to reach Schomberg, salvage efforts were abandoned.32 In 1975, divers from Flagstaff Hill, including Peter Ronald, found an ornate communion set at the wreck. The set comprised a jug, two chalices, a plate and a lid. The lid did not fit any of the other objects and in 1978 a piece of the lid broke off, revealing a glint of gold. As museum staff carefully examined the lid and removed marine growth, they found a diamond ring, which is currently on display in the Great Circle Gallery.33 Flagstaff Hill also holds ship fittings and equipment, personal effects, a lithograph, tickets and photograph from the Schomberg. Most of the artefacts were salvaged from the wreck by Peter Ronald, former director of Flagstaff Hill. The Schomberg, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S612), has great historical significance as a rare example of a large, fast clipper ship on the England to Australia run, carrying emigrants at the time of the Victorian gold rush. She represents the technical advances made to break sailing records between Europe and Australia. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Schomberg is significant for its association with the shipwreck, The collection is primarily significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the Schomberg. It is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international passenger Ship. It is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and for its association with the shipwreck and the ship, which was designed to be fastest and most luxurious of its day Piece of coal recovered from the wreck of the Schomberg. Artefact Reg No S/99. warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, schomberg, shipwrecked-artefact, clipper ship, black ball line, 1855 shipwreck, aberdeen clipper ship, captain forbes, peterborough shipwreck, ss queen, coal -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Keg Spigot/Tap, Circa 1855
When the Schomberg was launched in 1855, she was considered the "Noblest” ship that ever floated on the water. Schomberg's owners, the Black Ball Line had commissioned the ship for their fleet of passenger liners. She was built by Alexander Hall of Aberdeen for £43,103 and constructed with 3 skins. One planked fore and aft and two diagonally planked, fastened together with screw-threaded trunnels (wooden rails). Her First Class accommodation was simply luxurious with velvet pile carpets, large mirrors, rosewood, birds-eye maple and mahogany timbers throughout, soft furnishings of satin damask, and oak-lined library with a piano. Overall she had accommodation for 1000 passengers. At the launch, the Schomberg's 34-year-old master, Captain 'Bully' Forbes, had promised to reach Melbourne in sixty days stating, "with or without the help of God." Captain James Nicol Forbes was born in Aberdeen in 1821 and rose to fame with his record-breaking voyages on the famous Black Ball Line ships; Marco Polo and Lightning. In 1852 in the Marco Polo, he made the record passage from London to Melbourne in 68 days. Unfortunately, there were 53 deaths on the voyage, but the great news was off the record passage by Captain Forbes. In 1854 he took the clipper “Lighting” to Melbourne in 76 days and back in 63 days, this record was never beaten by a sailing ship. He often drove his crew and ship to breaking point to beat his previous records. He cared little for the comfort of the passengers. On this, the Schomberg's maiden voyage, he was determined to break existing records. Schomberg departed Liverpool on her maiden voyage on 6th October 1855 flying a sign that read "Sixty Days to Melbourne". She departed with 430 passengers and 3000 tons cargo including iron rails and equipment intended to build the Melbourne to Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. She also carried a cow for fresh milk, pens for fowls and pigs, 90,000 gallons of water for washing and drinking. She also carried 17,000 letters and 31,800 newspapers. The ship and cargo were insured for $300,000 a fortune for the time. The winds were poor as she sailed across the equator, slowing Schomberg's journey considerably. The land was first sighted on Christmas Day, at Cape Bridgewater near Portland, Captain Forbes followed the coastline towards Melbourne. Forbes was said to be playing cards when called by the third mate Henry Keen, who reported land about 3 miles off. Due in large part to the captain's regarding a card game as more important than his ship, it eventually ran aground on a sand spit near Curdie's Inlet (about 56 km west of Cape Otway) on 26th December 1855, 78 days after leaving Liverpool. The sand spit and the currents were not marked on Forbes's map. Overnight, the crew launched a lifeboat to find a safe place to land the ship’s passengers. The scouting party returned to Schomberg and advised Forbes that it was best to wait until morning because the rough seas could easily overturn the small lifeboats. The ship’s Chief Officer spotted the SS Queen at dawn and signalled the steamer. The master of the Queen approached the stranded vessel and all of Schomberg’s passengers and crew disembarked safely. The Black Ball Line's Melbourne agent sent a steamer to retrieve the passengers' baggage from the Schomberg. Other steamers helped unload her cargo until the weather changed and prevented the salvage teams from accessing the ship. Later one plunderer found a case of Wellington boots, but alas, all were for the left foot. Local merchants Manifold & Bostock bought the wreck and cargo but did not attempt to salvage the cargo still on board the ship. They eventually sold it on to a Melbourne businessman and two seafarers. In 1864 after two of the men drowned when they tried to reach Schomberg, salvage efforts were abandoned. In 1870, nearly 15 years after the wreck parts of the Schomberg had washed ashore on the south island of New Zealand. The wreck now lies in 825 metres of water and although the woodwork is mostly disintegrated the shape of the ship can still be determined due to the remaining railway irons, girders and the ship’s frame. A variety of goods and materials can be seen scattered about nearby. There have been many other artefacts salvaged from the wreck include ship fittings and equipment, personal effects, a lithograph, tickets and photographs from the Schomberg. This item was retrieved from the shipwreck site during early salvage efforts on the vessel. And was donated to the Flagstaff Hill collection of Schomberg shipwreck artefacts.This artifact is particularly significant in that along with other items salvaged from the wreck have helped in part to having legislation changed to protect shipwrecks, with far tighter controls being employed to oversee the salvaging of wreck sites. This item forms part of the Schomberg collection at Flagstaff Hill maritime museum. The collection as a whole is of historical and archaeological significance at a State level. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Schomberg is also significant for its association with the Victorian Heritage Registered Schomberg shipwreck (VHR S 612). The collection is of additional significance because of the relationship between the objects salvaged, as together they help us to interpret the story of the Schomberg. The collection as a whole is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria's maritime history and its potential to interpret social and historical themes from society at the time of the wreck. Brass keg spigot valve/tap, Schomberg Artifact Reg No S/94.Nonewarrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, schomberg, shipwrecked-artefact, clipper ship, black ball line, 1855 shipwreck, aberdeen clipper ship, captain forbes, peterborough shipwreck, ss queen, keg tap, brass keg tap -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Caulking Iron
Owner of tools Jim Gillespie Clayton VictoriaCaulking iron narrow single groove set iron. Stamped "F S".flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Postcard
Coloured postcard of Schooner Alice S. Wentworth. ( SH 004 Ships A-B.)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, alice s. wentworth, schooner alice s. wentworth, post card, postcard, sailing ship -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Plane
Jack Plane Branded G S on side of plane. Has chamfered corners.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Orbost & District Historical Society
branding iron
Branding irons are used to print a burn an identifying marker on the hide of horses or cattle so that they may be later identified if they become lost or escape from their pasture. The irons were typically forged by blacksmiths using a toolset that included hammers, anvils and chisels. The branding irons were used by heating the end bearing the owner’s initials to a very high temperature in a furnace, and then burnishing it against the skin of the cow. Brands were registered with state governments as unique marks. This allowed for a state registry to be maintained. This item is an example of a common implement used in the livestock industry in Orbodt.A long-handled branding iron with an S or 2 on the end. There is a loop at the top for hanging.branding-iron rural livestock-industry -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
DYTE N.V
Norman Vincent Dyte, MM. S/No. #801 Papers, service record, etc.ww1, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
FELLOWS A.V
Albert Victor Fellows S/No. #20929 - letter home, service record, etc.ww1, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
PEACOCK E. W
Edwin Wood Peacock S/No. #11103 - Photos, service details and other papers.documents, ww1, ran -
Clunes Museum
Leisure object - TOY
Child's spinning top 1930's wooden pear shape with grooves for stringNiltoy, spining top -
Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi
Timber claw, C 1920
Used in State Coal Mine by Bill Tyrell'S' shaped hook with a sharp point on one end and two claws on the other. -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Robert Smith Collection
Artwork, other - Two Youths [1962], Noel Counihan
Australia 1913 - 1986Linocut s.62 reduced screenprint reproduction of the black block of 3 colour -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Ward Room Plaque Waikato, C 1950
HMNZS was a Castle Class Anti - Submarine Minesweeper. Launched in October 1943 the ship was built from kauri timber on a steel frame. It was decommissioned in 1946 and later sold to the fishing industry.Ward room plaque to His Majesty"s New Zealand Ship Waikato. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Schwerkolt property, 1/10/2003 12:00:00 AM
A reworking by Ted Arrowsmith of Arthur Schwerkolt's plan of the Schwerkolt property as it was in the 1930's.A reworking by Ted Arrowsmith of Arthur Schwerkolt's plan of the Schwerkolt property as it was in the 1930's.A reworking by Ted Arrowsmith of Arthur Schwerkolt's plan of the Schwerkolt property as it was in the 1930's.schwerkolt cottage, schwerkolt, arthur -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, RCS Sharp Property Valuation, 1/04/2024
Propery valuation for R C S Sharp,Deceased. Purches Street Mitchampurches street mitcham, land values -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Coat and belt, Ladies, circa 1960
Worn by Vera Gardiner, mother-in-law of donorCream Thai silk coat with self fabric belt from the 1960'sThai Silk - hand woven in Siamcostume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Blackburn A Model Township, 1880's
During the boom years of the 1880's, the new township of Blackburn was designed and built.During the boom years of the 1880's, the new township of Blackburn was designed and built.During the boom years of the 1880's, the new township of Blackburn was designed and built.blackburn, gardiner's creek, blackburn lake, freehold investment and banking company of australia ltd, goodwin, george augustus -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
map, Parish of Bulleen, Not dated
A map on the parish of Bulleen.Parish of Bulleen with North East portion of the Parish of Nunawading [n.d. 1890's?]A map on the parish of Bulleen.shire of bulleen, shire of nunawading, land settlement -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Red Store, Mitcham
No. 7 of Set 1 series of historic post cards printed in 1920s of Red Store, Mitcham on Whitehorse Road showing a double fronted shop with two salesmen in front and goods for sale.Photo taken from a 1920's post card of Red Store, Mitchamred store, mitcham, nunawading library information service -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Blackburn Shopping Centre
Coloured photograph of the shops in the east end of South Parade taken in the 1990'sblackburn shopping centre, south parade, blackburn -
Lorne Historical Society
Photograph, Landslide at Devil's Elbow, Eastern View
Photography of landslide at Devil's Elbow on the Great Ocean Road circa 1940'sg.o.r; devil's-elbow-landslide; landslide-1940's; -
Lorne Historical Society
Photograph, Clearing Rockfall Great Ocean Road 1930's
Photograph showing clearing of rockfall on the Great Ocean Road, circa 1930'sg.o.r:; rockfall=-1930; -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Blackburn Auto Garage
Two photos of the one building in Whitehorse Road Blackburn about 10 years apart. Blackburn Garage.Blackburn Auto Garage. (a) circa 1948. (b) circa late 1950'sblackburn, auto garage -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Badge
Pre 1930's Stawell Pleasant Creek Hospital Fundraising Badges. (4)stawell -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Booklet - Victoria's Settlement Sesquicentenary Booklet partial copy, Sesquicentenary Booklet partial copy, 1987
150 year anniversary of Victorian settelementVictorian historyCopied pages from T. S. Stevens' history of Victorian settlement booklet.Reverse " NIL "historical references -
Clunes Museum
Book, THE COUNTRY WOMEN"S ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA, "YEARS OF ADVENTURE", 1977
FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE BY THE COUNTRY WOMEN"S ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA. 1928 - 1978local history, document, book, history, country women's association -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, National Trust (Vic) nomination form for the English Electric Canberra B.2 Bomber: August 2012
A M/S Word document containing NVVM's application for nomination of the Canberra Bomberairplanes - design and construction -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Stockholm, 18 May 1949
The photograph is part of a series of six, depicting the Fenris in dry docks in at Finn Boda ship yards, in Stockholm, Sweden, between the 4th and the 27th of May, 1948. This photograph shows the front 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 of the front of the M/S Fenris in dry dock, in Stockholm.Reverse: STOCKHOLM / 18-5-49 handwritten in blue ink. There is an indecipherable mark in pencil below this.allan-quinn, photograph, fenris, dry-dock, sweden, stockholm, 1949 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - Bourke St early 1950s
Photograph, from a publication, of Bourke St looking east from the south side between Queen and Elizabeth Streets. The cable tram tracks can be seen in the street pavement. Has many double deck and some single deck buses. Very busy and congested traffic scene between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets. In the view are the General Post Office, the Myer Store, Foys, Parliament House and London Stores.Yields information about Bourke Street prior to conversion to electric trams.Black and white photograph of Bourke St looking east early 1950'stramways, mmtb, buses, double deck buses, bourke street, cable trams, traffic