Historical information

SS Lady Loch was built in Melbourne, in Footscray, by Anderson Campbell. The ship was named after Lady Elizabeth Loch, wife of Sir Henry Loch, Governor of Victoria from 1884 -1889. It was originally used by the Victorian Ports and Harbours Branch for coastal and bay work. By 1908 it was being used as a Commonealth lighthouse tender.

Physical description

The maker of the "Lady Loch" model, holding his model. He was reputed to be a Polish crewman on the ship. He is dressed in a dark jumper, with a view of waves and a rugged coastline in the background.