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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, James Hardy, Fatal Storm, 1999
The Sydney to Hobart yacht race is one of the world's major sporting events. In 1998, it became one of the world's major sporting disasters. Six sailors tragically perished, countless others suffered injuries, and numerous yachts sank or were badly damaged. The subsequent search and rescue operation was one of the most phenomenally accomplished peacetime efforts the world has ever seen. Telling this story of challenge and survival, Rob Mundle details the history of the race, the excitement of the start and the thrill of competition. It contains extensive interviews with officials, crews, survivors and rescue service personnel, and relates like no other the calamity and tragedy of this classic offshore disaster.non-fictionThe Sydney to Hobart yacht race is one of the world's major sporting events. In 1998, it became one of the world's major sporting disasters. Six sailors tragically perished, countless others suffered injuries, and numerous yachts sank or were badly damaged. The subsequent search and rescue operation was one of the most phenomenally accomplished peacetime efforts the world has ever seen. Telling this story of challenge and survival, Rob Mundle details the history of the race, the excitement of the start and the thrill of competition. It contains extensive interviews with officials, crews, survivors and rescue service personnel, and relates like no other the calamity and tragedy of this classic offshore disaster.james hardy, robert mundle, yachting, race, sydney, hobart, survivors, survival story -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Journal (item) - Periodicals-Annual, Shiplovers' Society of Victoria, The Annual Dog Watch
This journal provides the reader with glimpses of the adventures and hardships of a seaman's life. Many of the stories are of sailing ships.Contributes to our knowledge of the importance of shipping and places on record those stories of the sea which would otherwise be lost.Contents Editorial - Harrow Morgan - 5 Captain Angel’s Daughter - Anne Morgan - 6 Australia’s Last Lightships - Ross Meredith - 17 Duyfken Sets Sail — 394 years on - Nick Burningham - 25 Episodes in King Sound - Capt. John Abernethy - 33 Time and Tide - Lynn Sunderland - 38 Explosives in the Port of Melbourne - Cliff Gibson - 39 A Small Misunderstanding - ‘Flinders Bar’ - 51 Mr Bligh’s Bad Health - Ian Campbell - 55 Shipmates - Bernie Sprunt - 64 A Life at Sea - Capt. Ted Daubeny -65 Ketch Hands are Impervious - Noel Smith - Noel Smith - 73 The Devil’s Handwork - R N Thiele - 83 The Beginning of Herzogin Cecilie’s Last Round of Voyage — 1935 - Pamela Eriksson - 85 A Scrap of Flotsam - Esther Hardware - 93 The Waning Skills of Shipwrights - Arthur E Woodley - 96 Trouble in Paradise - Capt. R Jolly - 101 History & Heritage HMAS Castlemaine — the first 60 years - Peter J Williams - 104 The Days of ‘Whack’ and ‘Slush’ - Sir James Bissett - 108 An Unusual Lectern - George C Hogben SSV - 111 Book Reviews - - 112sailing ships, steamships, shipping, seafaring life, shiplovers' society of victoria, dog watch -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Brendan Moloney, Pilot on Board, The 175th anniversary history of the Port Phillip Sea Pilots, 2018
The age of sails Piracy in Port Phillip Lost at sea The threat of war and much more.250-page hardcover book with colour photos and illustrations; On the dust jacket paiting of a cutter in wild weathernon-fictionThe age of sails Piracy in Port Phillip Lost at sea The threat of war and much more.port phillip sea pilots, port phillip bay, george tobin, brendan moloney, port phillip, sea pilots, interest group -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Brendan Moloney, Pilot on Board, The 175th anniversary history of the Port Phillip Sea Pilots, 2018
Leather like material Covers with silver inlaid tittle. Same leather type material covering cardboard slip case with silver inlaid crest.non-fictionport phillip sea pilots, interest group, port phillip, sea pilots, victoria, brendan monoley -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book - Pocket book, Special Service Devision, Service of Supply, United States Army, Instructions for American Servicemen in Australia 1942, 2007
In 1942, the United States issued Instructions for American Servicemen in Australia as a quick guide to Australia's people, politics, history and culture for Americans stationed there during the Second World War. It was one of several similar sets of instructions put together by the US government to help its soldiers, sailors and airmen adjust to life abroad.Pocket size book of blue colour ix, [54] p. : ill., mapsnon-fictionIn 1942, the United States issued Instructions for American Servicemen in Australia as a quick guide to Australia's people, politics, history and culture for Americans stationed there during the Second World War. It was one of several similar sets of instructions put together by the US government to help its soldiers, sailors and airmen adjust to life abroad. 1942, american soldiers, australia -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Courtlandt Canby, A History of Ships and Seafaring, 1965
... melbourne donation A History of Ships and Seafaring Book Courtlandt ...non-fictiondonation -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Prize Cup, 01-03-1935
The Regatta was held to celebrate the centenary of the settlement of Melbourne. The "Mayflower" was built by the owner Joseph Nicholas Walton who was a fisherman and carpenter.Silver Cup atached to black bakelite stand with two handles.Cowes Centenary Regatta. Open Handicap Yacht Race won by "Mayflower" owned by J. M. Walton. Presented by C. H. Matthews, Esq, "Bayview" Cowes.local history, trophies & awards, sports, silver cup, yacht race, cowes centenary regatta, the mayflower, j n walton -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Framed Print, Unknown
Found in Second Hand Shop in Warrnambool by Mr. S. J. McFee and bought for $4.00Picture of racehorse "Wollomai" by Frederick Woodhouse. Bred & trained by John Cleeland of Phillip Island. Glass covered print. Plain wooden frame. Horse's winning races listed on display marker. Winner of Melbourne Cup 1875.local history, illustrations, prints, wollomai race horse, melbourne cup -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Granite Quarry, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, 1913
Granite Quarry opened at Cape Woolamai in 1891 by Chambers & Clutten of Melbourne, to supply stone for the facing of equitable buildings, Collins Street, Melbourne. Trolleys on rails brought stones to ship's side at low tide where a jib crane lifted them into the ship's hold. With high tide the ship was refloated.Granite Quarries Cape Woolamai on waters edge. A Cape Woolamai ancient crane in action. Very rocky point. Quarry attracted a community of 300 people.Granite Quarries Woolamailocal history, photographs, granite quarries, phillip island industries, sepia photograph, betty kus collection, granite quarry, cape woolamai, phillip island, bruce bennett -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cowes Pier, Phillip Island, approx 1926
Cowes Jetty built in 1870 to enable ships to berth with supplies and to carry produce to the Melbourne Market. Under tree at left of pier, George Cox's shack where he livedCowes Jetty/Pier. In background first Isle of Wight HotelThe Rose Series P657. Cowes, from the Pier, Phillip Is., Victorialocal history, postcards, jetties, cowes, phillip island, sepia photograph, ian reiher, george cox hut -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 09-1863
Part of collection of Photographs donated to the Museum by the family of the late Mr. Jack Jenner (1977)Black & White Postcard - view of block of "Woolamai" granite being carried through MelbourneBlock of Granite for Burke and Wills Monument passing Wm. and Geo. Dean's premises in September 1863. Wm & Geo. Dean, Equitable Place off 328 Collins Street, Melbourne.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, view melbourne, black & white photograph, jack jenner, granite, woolamai, phillip island -
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Photograph, 1978/9
In 1865 Melbourne was visited by a fully rigged steam sloop flying The Confederate Ensign; at the time the American Civil War was in progress. Samuel Amess feted Captain Waddell and his crew although some people were against The Confederate cause. The Captain was most appreciative and presented Samuel Amess with the small cannon.Coloured photograph showing the Cannon from the Confederate Ship "Shanandoah" in the garden of the homestead on Churchill Island.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island, cannon -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/9
In 1940 Churchill Island was bought by Dr Edward Henry Jenkins - a Melbourne Dentist, who built the bridge to Phillip Island.Coloured photograph showing the bridge from Churchill Island to Phillip Islandlocal history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, bridges, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings
Newspaper clipping giving history and description of Churchill Island includes photograph of original cottage and description of homesteadArticle on Churchill Islandlocal history, documents, newspapers, newspaper clipping, churchill island, black & white newspaper clipping, lt grant, sister campbell, lord mayor of melbourne mr ames -
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Photograph
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the two masted Ketch "Truganni" Capt J B Lock 1889, beginning a voyage from Rhyll to Melbourne. local history, photography, photographs, film maritime technology, boats, ketch "truganni", black & white photograph, shipping, sailing ketches, truganni, capt j b lock, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of a Portrait of Dr L. L. Smith seated at table with pen in hand painted by Henry Sadd. Dr Louis Smith was born in London and died in East Melbourne. 15/5/1830 to 8/7/1910. He was a Medical Practioner and Politician. He migrated to Australia as ship's surgeon on the Oriental arriving in Melbourne 11th December 1852.local history, photography, photographs, dr l l smith, black & white photograph, doctors, phillip island, early associates, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Bryant West, 1959
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandBlack & White Photograph of Phillip Island Hotel. Nine cars parked at front. Inserted newspaper clipping, 'the last drinks were free' due to the Licensing Court refusing to renew the license on the ground of its disrepair.Melbourne Bitter Phillip Island Hotel. Names of Associations. 'In silence we remember R.I.P.' Newspaper clipping.local history, photography, photographs, phillip island hotel, hotels, motor cars, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Anderson Family, 1868
Migrated to Australia with husband Robert in 1856 from Scotland. Settled in Adelaide, Melbourne then Phillip Island. Died in 1888.Portrait Photograph of Margaret Anderson nee Sharp.Cameo Head and Bust. Lace type cloche hat with wide ribbon tying under chin. White lace collar on dark velvet dress with buttons up front.Stewart & Co. Melbournelocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, first mrs margaret (sharp) anderson, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs, phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Drawing, Anderson Family, 1888
Migrated to Australia with husband Robert in 1856 from Scotland. Settled in Adelaide, Melbourne and Phillip Island. Died in 1888.Enlarge reproduction of Cameo Head and Bust Photograph. Lace and Feather hat with wide ribbon tie under chin.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, illustrations, charcoal, first mrs margaret (sharp) anderson, phillip island, charcoal drawing on white paper, mrs emma anderson jacobs -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Anderson Family, 1889
1889 Wedding Day of Robert and Bessie Anderson.Robert Anderson Snr. on Wedding Day with second Mrs Anderson.. Robert Anderson seated, dressed in suit with waistcoat. Bessie Anderson standing dressed in skirt and velvet jacket with vest and ribbon and cameo at throat. Seems to be some confusion on the Family Tree re Robert's 2nd wife's name. There is confusion as to whether Robert Snr's 2nd wife was Bessie Fleming or Annie Grant. Photo is titled Bessie but it may be Annie?? Lee O'Donnell, descendent of Wilhelmenia, believes it is Annie.T.Teed. St. George's Studios, 238 Bourke Street, Melbourne.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, robert and bessie anderson, wedding day, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Anderson Family
Janet Anderson, seventh child of Robert Anderson. Studio Portrait of a young lass, frilled collar, broach at throat.Studio Head and Shoulders Photograph of Janet AndersonVandyk Studios, 3 Bourke Street, East Melbourne. Next door General Post Office.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, janet anderson, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Anderson Family, 1902
Emily Anderson, daughter of Robert Anderson Jnr., aged approximately 4 - 6 years. Subject used in an advertisement for his bicycle business.Emily Anderson in lace frock, half prone on a chaise lounge. Advertisement for Melba Cycle Works, 132 Lt. Collins Street, Melbourne, Robert Anderson jnr business. Below Photograph the words "This is Miss Anderson - not Bob!" Emily was Robert's daughter.Melba Cycle Works, 132 Lt Collins St. This is Miss Anderson - not Bob!local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, documents, commercial, emily anderson, daughter of robert anderson jnr, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of a painting of 1875 Melbourne Cup winner "Woolamai" owned by Captain Cleelandlocal history, photography, the racehorse "woolamai", black & white photograph, horse racing, woolamai, captain john cleeland, john jenner, bryant west -
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Photograph
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of cross sectional profile sketches of Phillip Island in eight different aspects drawn by Dr G Baker CSIRO University of Melbournelocal history, photography, phillip island profiles, black & white photograph, geography, topography, sketches, dr g baker, john jenner, bryant west -
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Photograph
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of a sketch of the geological section from Pyramid Rock to Cowes - drawn by Dr G Baker, CSIRO, University of Melbourne.Geological section from Pyramid Rock to Coweslocal history, photography, geological section across phillip island, black & white photograph, geography, topography, cowes, pyramid rock, sketches, dr g baker, john jenner, bryant west -
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Photograph
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Dr G Baker standing on the granite of Woolamai "Jetty". Dr Baker - CSIRO University of Melbourne - drew several Geological Sketches of Phillip Island and Westernport.local history, photography, dr g baker, black & white photograph, geology, coastline, cape woolamai, john jenner, bryant west -
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Sketch
One of a collection of over 400 sketches & photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandSketch of the leaves and buds of the Manna Gum and favourite food of the Koala - drawn by Dr R T Patton - University of Melbourne.Manna Gumlocal history, illustrations, pen & ink, leaves and buds of manna gum, black & white sketch, phillip island flora, koalas, john jenner, bryant west, dr r t patton -
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Sketch
One of a collection of over 400 sketches & photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandSketch of the leaves and buds of the Swamp Gum - a favourite food of the Koala - drawn by Dr R T Patton, University of Melbourne.Swamp Gumlocal history, illustrations, pen & ink, leaves & buds of swamp gum, black & white sketch, phillip island flora, koalas, dr r t patton, john jenner, bryant west -
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Sketch
One of a collection of over 400 sketches & photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandSketch of the leaves and bud of the Blue Gum. A favourite food of the Koala. Drawn by Dr R T Patton, University of Melbourne.Blue Gumlocal history, illustrations, pen & ink, leaves and bud of blue gum, black & white sketch, phillip island flora, koalas, dr r t patton, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Drawing
One of several drawings included in a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandBlack & White Pen drawing depicting three views of the same Aboriginal Hand Axe. Drawn by Dr L Adam, University of Melbourne.local history, illustrations, pen & ink, aboriginal hand axe, aboriginal tools, john jenner, bryant west, dr l adam