State Library of South Australia

Paddle steamer 'Marion' [B 63241/26] • Photograph

Info

Share
- facebook
- twitter
- pinterest
- google+
- email
Buy
Download
Permanent link
Print

Prev Next

Summary

Paddle steamer 'Marion' moored alongside two other river boats. The notation on the verso reads 'PS Marion with barges c.1919. The 'Marion' was first converted from a barge to cargo steamer for use along the Darling. In 1908 she was refitted for passneger service and ran between Murray Bridge and Renmark. She ended her working life as a tourist boat in the [19]40s and may now be found preserved as a memorial at Mannum. Photo: Frank Tucker Collection'. This photo is part of the Sheahan Collection which consists of 114 views depicting river craft and two steam boat captains, bridges, and locks on the Murray River in South Australia.

Restrictions

This image has no known copyright restrictions.

Please refer to the State Library's Conditions of use.

Learn more about copyright and our collection.

Physical description

Photograph (sepia copy print); 10 cm x 14.5 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1919

Collections

Part of Album Collection
Part of Sheahan Collection

Subject

Marion (Paddle steamer)
Paddle steamers -- Murray River (N.S.W.- S.A.)
Barges -- Murray River (N.S.W.- S.A.)

Catalogue record

Return to catalogue

Digitisation information

Date

20/01/2010

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,365 x 2,267 pixels (7.6 MP)

Size

22.92 MB

Ask Us

If you would like further information about this image, please Ask Us