Photographs, The Speke, 1906

Historical information

First photograph probably taken in February, 1906.
The other two photographs appeared in The Weekly times, March 3rd, 1906, on page 10

Physical description

Three Black & White photographs of the wreck of the Speke. February 1906.
278-01. Photograph of Captain Tilston, master of the Speke, 2nd mate, Mr A Cooke - hero of the wreck (seated) two apprentices and the 1st mate (standing)
278-02. 2 x Photographs of broadside view of the Speke on rocks. This photo was given to John Jansson by Swedish seaman Gus Johanson in 1960's. He got the photo from
Allan C Green who was a photographer for a Melbourne Newspaper. The 2nd photo is an upgrade of the 1st photo. Updated 10/3/2022.
278-03. Photograph of some of the crew of the Speke on rocks near the wreck.

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