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Stern wheeler Captain Sturt under reconstruction at Mannum Quarries [PRG 1258/1/383] • Photograph

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Summary

Side view of 'Captain Sturt' under reconstruction at Mannum Quarries, 22 February 1916. The upper parts were added later at Blanchetown. 'Captain Sturt' was unusual in pushing its barges forward, not towing them behind it.

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Physical description

Photoprint; 15 x 10.5 cm

Dates / Publication details

1916

Collection

Part of Godson Collection

Subject

Captain Sturt (Paddle steamer)
Shipbuilding -- South Australia -- Mannum Region
Paddle steamers -- Murray River (N.S.W. - S.A.)

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Historical information

Stern wheel paddle steamer. Originally built Cincinatti, U.S.A. Reconstructed at Mannum, 1915-1916. Unregistered. (Godson number 145A/125).

Digitisation information

Date

18/10/2001

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,313 x 1,899 pixels (6.3 MP)

Size

6.30 MB

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