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Frenchman's Rock at Hog Bay [B 3669] • Photograph

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Summary

Three men pose for the photographer at the Frenchman's Rock near Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island : on right Captain Patrick Weir of the 'Governor Musgrave', in centre is Mr. Berry of the Marine Board. The rock was inscribed by members of Nicolas Baudin's crew in 1803 when looking for water at the site. [On back of photograph] 'Frenchman's Rock, Hog Bay. 1907-12 / (A protective structure over the rock was erected in 1906. RGS Proc. v.8, p 55-58)' (Another hand) 'The inscription is obviously "touch up" and is incorrect in spelling' (Another hand) 'Presented by Mr. P. J. Caterer'.

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Physical description

Photograph; 14.3 cm x 9.9 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1905

Collection

Part of Hog Bay Collection

Subject

Memorials -- South Australia -- Kangaroo Island

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Digitisation information

Date

05/05/2005

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,113 x 2,142 pixels (6.7 MP)

Size

6.70 MB

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