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Roy Cook's Ferry 'River Queen'

Overview

Light hulled ferry with 2 dark stripes around upper edge. Angular structure/shelter built on supports covering the open boat. Skipper standing at wheel. Two men in hats sitting on right. Heading west, away from Claremont Baths, with houses and trees in background.

Historical information

Roy Cook's ferry service ran from Claremont Jetty to Point Walter. The boat was named the 'River Queen'. The fare was 6 pence return. Photo belived to be original copy from a black & white glass plate negative in a collection found under donor's home. Photographer GF Yeats lived in Langsford Street, Claremont and then 73 Shenton Road, Claremont.

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Registration number
cwa-org-28--85-330
Item type
Photographs
Themes
People
Social History
Transport > Ferries
Material
Photographic Paper
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Claremont Museum.
Copyright category
Date of creation +70 years
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Roy Cook's Ferry
Roy Cook's Ferry 'River Queen'
Source: Claremont Museum 85.330

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