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"Camilla", Port Adelaide [B 9469] • Photograph

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Summary

The brigantine "Camilla" at Port Adelaide wharf. She was built in Leith in Scotland in 1834 by Robert Menzies and Son and made regular voyages between Port Adelaide and Hobart. In 1892 she sailed to Albany and was converted into a hulk for the Orient Line who used her as a cargo lighter. Her captain, John Bickers (1815-1897) was one of the most picturesque figures in Port Adelaide. When he first arrived in Port Adelaide he brought with him John Fletcher who established the slip at Port Adelaide, and Thomas Elder. Captain John Bickers lived at Semaphore in his house named Camilla.

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Physical description

Photograph; 14.4 cm x 11.0 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1880's

Collection

Part of Port Adelaide Collection

Subject

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

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Digitisation information

Date

24/11/2005

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

2,487 x 3,176 pixels (7.9 MP)

Size

7.92 MB

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