Historical information

Collected by Alison KELLy when she was caretaking the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90. Image taken- between 1948 and 1952 vessel on left is Shaw Savill's Doric. RAN vessel at right is cruiser Australia and carrier Melbourne in background. Note also that electrical overhead still standing on both sides of pier for trains (removed late 1952). Local shipping expert Glen STUART advised that the Pier was Princes Pier and not Station Pier as shown

Physical description

One of four postcards of various locations in Port Melbourne.

B&W postcard - (The Rose Series 4535) - Entrance to Princes Pier - not Station Pier as shown