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The gunboat 'Protector' sailing with flags flying [PRG 280/1/30/143] • Photograph

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Summary

H.M. gunboat 'Protector' sailing with flags flying possibly during the visit of the Governor-General to South Australia. According to a researcher, this is unusual because it is flying two different Australian flags. The post 1903 ensign (with the 7 point Federation Star and modified southern cross) from the main mast and the pre 1903, Australian competition result (with six pointed federation star and various pointed stars on the southern cross), from the stern. The flag is on the foremast is probably the Governor-General's flag, date c.1909

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Physical description

photograph;c11 x 15 cm

Dates / Publication details

1908

Collection

Part of Searcy Collection

Subject

Protector (Ship)
Gunboats -- South Australia

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General notes

Newspaper cutting.

Digitisation information

Date

27/02/2002

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

2,976 x 2,185 pixels (6.5 MP)

Size

6.51 MB

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