| Accession No |
1968.70.6
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| Name/Title |
PHOTOGRAPH; The Barquentine "Alexa" after Colliding with the South Mole
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| Brief Description |
A black and white photograph of the vessel "Alexa" after it collided with the South Mole while entering the Whanganui river mouth. The photograph was taken from on the South Mole looking down to the ship, which is pressed hard against the mole. South Beach can be seen on the right with the township in the background on the left. The photograph has been mounted on brown backing card.
On 12 Dec 1910 the Barquentine "Alexa" (300 tons) attempted to cross the bar at the mouth of the Whanganui River and ran into the breakwater on the sea side, in a dangerous position, carrying away a considerable portion of the breakwater. The Lighter "Thistle" (77 tons) went to the rescue and succeeded finally, after breaking one line, in towing her to a place of safety.
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| Classification |
Print, Photographic/Documentary Artifact/Communication Artifacts/Nomenclature
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| Primary Maker |
Tesla Studios
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| Primary Prod Date |
12 Dec 1910
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| Primary Prod Period |
20th century
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| Primary Prod Place |
Whanganui/Aotearoa/New Zealand
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| Production Notes |
CASTLECLIFF
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| Measurement Reading |
24.6 x 30.4cm
14.6 x 20.1cm
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| Signature/Marks |
Eoc A6 / oab / 15/6/11
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A6
The Tesla Studios / Opp. Post Office / Wanganui. N.Z
Wanganui Public Museum / photograph collection / no. / reproduction without / acknowledgment / strictly forbidden
Wanganui Public Museum / photograph collection / no. 6471/6 / reproduction without / acknowledgment / strictly forbidden
Recorded / (signature)
Carton no. / 39
10 Jul 1968
Pres. / Mr E.D. Churcher / Magistrates Court / Wanganui
Wanganui Regional Museum / Copyright
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