| Accession No |
1968.70.5
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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 the South Mole looking down at the "Alexa", with men working on the decks while another stands on the mole with a cart. A plume of smoke is seen coming from a small chimeny on the deck. Photograph has been mounted on brown backing card.
The Barquentine "Alexa" (300 tons) on 12 Dec 1910 attempted to cross the bar at the mouth of the Whanganui River and ran into the breakwater at the mouth 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 |
30.4 x 24.6cm
20.1 x 14.5cm
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| Signature/Marks |
Eoc A5 / oab / 15/6/11
6
A5
The Tesla Studios / Opp. Post Office / Wanganui. N.Z.
Wanganui Regional Museum / Copyright
Wanganui Public Museum / photograph collection / no. 6471/5 / reproduction without / acknowledgment / strictly forbidden
Recorded / (signature)
10 Jul 1968
Pres. / Mr E.D. Churcher / Magistrates Court / Wanganui
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