Historical information

The pencilled inscription at the back of the Mount indicateur the photograph was taken for a newspaper. Likely between 1920-1930, maybe for the Grain Race.

Significance

An illustrative image demonstrating the effort involved in hauling ship's rigging and mast ropes. Also provides a snapshot of seamen's clothing from an early 20th C period.

Physical description

Mounted large black and white photographic print; the mount is friable ( see condition report) shows 2 seamen in working uniform hauling on main mast ropes and rigging

Inscriptions & markings

Pencil inscription on back of mount : McIlwraith & McEwan / measurements indecipherable/ Thursday