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Des Ross playing bagpipes

Scott, Murray, 2014, Photograph, B 75476

Pipe Major Des Ross playing the bagpipes in front of the M.V. Dolphin Explorer on the Port Adelaide Wharf.

Ships at Port Germein

Brentson, Ivy May, 1938, Photograph, B 76292/1-3

Three views of the ships including the windjammer 'Admiral Karpfanger' approaching Port Germein to take on a load of wheat. This proved to be the last voyage for the ship, which disappeared en route to Britain after leaving on 8th February 1938.The photos were taken by Ivy Brenton whilst visiting Port Germein on as part of a 'Gulf trip' aboard the M.V. 'Moonta'. The first ship is not the 'Admiral Karpfanger' as it is a three masted ship.

Stephen Ingman

1964, Photograph, BRG 362/17/1

Portrait shot of Stephen Ingman, an employee at the Port Stanvac Oil Refinery.

Stephen Ingman

2002, Photograph, BRG 362/17/2

Portrait shot of Stephen Ingman in his office at the Port Stanvac Oil Refinery.

Stephen Ingman

c. 1970, Photograph, BRG 362/17/3

Stephen Ingman in the Sulphur Dioxide Extraction Unit at the Port Stanvac Oil Refinery.

F.N. Excursion, Port River

White (Family), 1905, Photograph, PRG 335/127/2

Postcard of a Field Naturalist excursion, Port River. The photograph was taken by Stirling Smeaton and the card addressed to Mr. J.W. Mellor.

Port Adelaide Harbor

White (Family), c. 1905, Photograph, PRG 335/127/3

A variety of vessels reflected in the calm Port River.

Plan of New Port Adelaide, South Australia designed by Col. G. Gawler [cartographic material]

1841, Archival map/chart, BRG 42/120/18

Plan of the New Port at Port Adelaide as designed by His Excellency the Governor Colonel George Gawler, divided into sections of 80 and 134 acres, surveyed by William Light. Scale 1 inch to 40 chains. Lithograph. (This map is from part of a John Arrowsmith map published in London in 1841).

Aerial photographs of Port Pirie district: Nelshaby

Jones, Daryl, 2007, Photograph, B 75852/1-16

Aerial views of Port Pirie district, South Australia, showing Nelshaby, including views of properties, fields, and Spencer Gulf and Port Pirie in the distance.

Aerial photographs of Port Pirie district: Weeroona Island

Jones, Daryl, 2007, Photograph, B 75851/1-6

Aerial views of Port Pirie district, South Australia, showing Weeroona Island, including views of residences on the island, and Port Pirie in the distance.

Duyfken replica

Hurley, Ken, 2006, Photograph, B 77102/4

Replica of the Duyfken ship returning to port on a day sail.

Duyfken replica

Hurley, Ken, 2006, Photograph, B 77102/3

Replica of the Duyfken ship returning to port on a day sail.

Duyfken replica

Hurley, Ken, 2006, Photograph, B 77102/2

Replica of the Duyfken ship leaving port on a day sail, framed against the Pula ship for a size comparison. The original Duyfken was built in 1606, and the Pula was built in 2006.

Duyfken replica

Hurley, Ken, 2006, Photograph, B 77102/1

Replica of the Duyfken ship leaving port on a day sail.

Construction of Tom 'Diver' Derrick Bridge

Hurley, Ken, 2007, Photograph, B 77101

Construction of the Tom 'Diver' Derrick Bridge, putting in part of the road bridge.

Construction of Tom 'Diver' Derrick Bridge

Hurley, Ken, 2006, Photograph, B 77100/2

Construction of the Tom 'Diver' Derrick Bridge, putting in piles for the bridge base.

Construction of Tom 'Diver' Derrick Bridge

Hurley, Ken, 2006, Photograph, B 77100/1

Construction of the Tom 'Diver' Derrick Bridge, putting in piles for the bridge base.

City of Adelaide Clipper and dock

Hurley, Ken, 2018, Photograph, B 77119

View of the City of Adelaide Clipper and dock at Port Adelaide, taken from the Tom 'Diver' Derrick Bridg, looking south. The old Department of Marine and Harbours building is behind, and earth works are being done on the dock.

South Australia. St. Vincent Gulf. Port Adelaide and Holdfast Bay [cartographic material] / surveyed by Comm.r Stokes, H.M.S. Beagle

1841, Archival map/chart, C 1066

Nautical chart giving latitude and longitude for Glenelg, soundings, buoys and beacons. Shows area from Port Adelaide to what is now O'Halloran Hill. Details include location of Mount Lofty and some notes on natural features. Hachures indicate relief. Inset: Port Adelaide enlarged giving soundings, buoys, beacons and showing The Flats and areas of mangroves.