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The "Torrens", Port Adelaide [B 11871] • Photograph

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Summary

The "Torrens" at Port Adelaide. She was a three mast clipper ship designed to carry passengers and cargo between London and Port Adelaide. She was the fastest ship to sail on that route. She was built in Sunderland 1875 of composite construction. She carried a main sky sail yard and for many years was the only vessel with studding sail booms running in the Australian trade. She was aimed at the upper end of the market with accommodation for first and second class passengers

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Physical description

Photograph; 16.9 cm x 12.1 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1895

Collection

Part of Port Adelaide Collection

Subject

Torrens (Ship)
Sailing ships -- South Australia -- Port Adelaide

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Digitisation information

Date

09/02/2006

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,323 x 2,456 pixels (8.2 MP)

Size

24.52 MB

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