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The 'Brownrigg' in an unidentified port [PRG 1373/1/42] • Photograph

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Summary

The four masted iron ship 'Brownrigg', 2279 tons, in an unidentified port. The large topgallant sails have been divided to make double topgallant sails--a rig which came to be widely adopted. Skysails are set on the fore and mainmasts. The spike bowsprit, which replaces the bowsprit and jib-boom is another innovation. [iron 4 mast ship, 2375 tons, ON87976, 301.1 x 42.0 x 24.3. Built 1884 (4) Russell and Co. Greenock. Owneers: John Houston, reg. Liverpool. Wrecked near Hull, c. 1888. Reputed to be a very fast sailing ship].

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Physical description

Photograph; 18.7 cm x 24.2 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1887

Collection

Part of A.D. Edwardes Collection

Subject

Brownrigg (Ship)
Ships, Iron and steel

Catalogue record

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General notes

From the section 'Iron Ships and Barques'. In the iron ships and barques of the late 1860s and 1870s, the sailing ship reached its zenith. The use of iron enabled larger vessels to be constructed and provided greater strength. Poops were often extended for additional passenger accommodation. During the 1870s and 1880s many beautiful four masted iron ships and four masted barques were launched.

This image is from the A.D. Edwardes Collection of about 8,000 photographs, mostly of sailing ships from around the world, taken between about 1865 and 1920. Mounted in 91 albums, the photographs are arranged by country of ownership, with some special volumes such as 'Shipping at Port Adelaide' and 'South Australian outports'. Additional information, giving the history of the ships where known, has been provided by maritime historian, Ron Parsons.

Digitisation information

Date

11/07/2007

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

4,101 x 3,168 pixels (13.0 MP)

Size

38.99 MB

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