Photograph - Historical, maritime, Charles Nettleton, Mid-to-late 19th century

Significance

Photograph of Port Melbourne, typical scene of a large port in the 19th century, loading and unloading cargo from tall ships vial cranes and a network of rails and carriages.

Physical description

Photograph, black and white, framed, mounted on Masonite timber, behind glass. Several tall ships docked at a pier, with rails and carriages for cargo. Buildings on pier, small boats in water. Location is Williamstown, Melbourne. Victoria. Photographer is Charles Nettleton. Inscriptions below photograph and on backing board.

Inscriptions & markings

Under matte at base of photo: "NETTLETON PHOTO" and "(undecipherable)"
Handwritten on backing board "WILLIAMSTOWN, MELB., VIC."

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