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"Lena M", Ferryboat [B 10301] • Photograph

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Summary

[General description] 'Lena M' looks as if she has had a long, hard working life as she makes her way slowly across the Port River with a handful of passengers on board. Part of the Birkenhead Bridge can be seen in the background. Launched in 1923 she was the last ferry going across the river to Birkenhead. Built by Jack Murch and his two sons Reginald and Lochie she had a double ended hull and a kerosene engine. The Murches operated the service until 1940. [On back of photograph] 'Port River ferry / 'Lena M' / 1940 / Her last trip was made on the day of the opening of the Birkenhead Bridge, December 14th 1940'.

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Physical description

Photograph; 15.5 cm x 11.5 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1940

Photographer

Krischock, Henry

Collection

Part of Port Adelaide Collection

Subject

Lena M (Ferry)
Ferries -- South Australia -- Port Adelaide

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Digitisation information

Date

08/12/2005

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,244 x 2,398 pixels (7.8 MP)

Size

7.81 MB

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