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Ferry 'Emerald' Arriving At Claremont Jetty

Overview

Large double deck ferry, light in colour with dark decoration on bow and name [EMERALD] on side. An air vent on either side of funnel which is trailing smoke. Crowd on lower covered deck and upper open deck, with railings. Two life belts on outside of upper railings. Ferry approaching wooden jetty. Heavy coiled rope on roof of smaller craft in foreground.

Historical information

"Emerald" was a large pleasure craft used mainly on the Swan River and possibly took passengers to Garden Island. Prior to World War II it was used to carry blue metal to Rottnest for the construction of concrete gun emplacements etc.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-28--98-488
Item type
Postcards
Themes
People
Social History
Transport > Ferries
Material
Negatives
Links to additional resources
Claremont Museum. [www.claremont.wa.gov.au]
Last modified
Thursday, 8 August, 2024
Completeness
83
Rights category
Life of creator +70 years
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Ferry 'Emerald' Arriving At Claremont Jetty
Ferry 'Emerald' Arriving At Claremont Jetty
Source: Claremont Museum 98.488

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