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14 Amphora late Roman period, Britain Earthenware with residual red glaze. 19th century gift Reported to have come from the River Thames in London.Typical storage vessel used in Britain in the late Roman period.Thousands of these storage vessels were made in the Roman Empire to store and transport wine and oil. P868 |
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15 Quadrant of Captain John Williamson ship "Victoria" c.1780 A navigational instrument for measuring the altitude angle of a heavenly body. John Hadley (1682-1744), an English mathematician, developed the "reflecting quadrant" in 1731.Belonged to Captain John Williams of the vessel "Victoria". Gift of Messrs D. & R. Willams, 1929 S1929.7 |
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16 Fragment of copper sheathing Late 18th century? Said to be from the hull of the "Bounty" when she was burnt and broken up in 1790 by the mutineers at Pitcairn Island. Gift of Mr. G.R. Lewis, 1949 S1949.2 |
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17 Relic from Nelson's flagship HMS "Victory" This wooden container for nibs and pens is made from a portion of an original plank from this famous ship removed during restoration work early this century.It may have been sold as a souvenir at the opening of the "Victory" Museum at Portsmouth, UK, on July 25, 1938. Gift of A.G. Kemp, 1957 S840 |
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18 Match box made fromtimber from wreck of "George III" Souvenir Matchbox 19th century This is made from timber from the wreck of the "George III", a convict ship of 393 tons which foundered with considerable loss of life in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, April 1835. Gift of Mr. Lionel Rogers, 1964 S1964.7 |
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19 Pen holder 19th century Shaped like an oar with a dished blade.Said to have been made from a portion of the "keelson" (thewooden "floor" of the hull, connected both to the keel and to the internal ribs) of the "George III", a convict ship of 393 tons which foundered with considerable loss of life in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, April 1835. Gift of Miss A.L. Wayn, 1949 S1949.1 |
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20 Flag 1841 Probably Sir John Franklin's personal flag. Presented by Lady Franklin at the first Hobart regatta. The flag flown on the gig (a small boat carried on a larger ship) "Centipede". Acquisition date unknown S393 |
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21 Figurehead - unknown Ship's figurehead 1840s From the brig the "Fairy Rock", 192 tonnes, built at Rye, Sussex, 1850. Registered at Hobart in 1866. As a trader she later became a coal hulk and ended her days as a wreck on the beach at Recherche Bay. Gift of Dr. W.L. Crowther, 1981 S1979.175 |
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22 Figurehead - unknown Ship's figurehead 1860s Represents the figure of a woman with the hairstyle of the 1860s.The vessel is unknown but the size of the figurehead indicates that it was about 250 tonnes. Gift of Dr. W.L. Crowther, 1981 S1979.176 |
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23 Ship construction model 1847 This model of the keel, ribs and upper section of the planking of the brig "Dart", launched 1850, was made in 1847 at James Mackey's shipyard, Battery Point, Hobart. It shows the construction methods used at the time and was probably used as a teaching aid for apprentices. Acquired 1932 S1932.4 |
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24 Whalebone scrimshaw plaque - American whalers working grounds with chasers Scrimshaw on whalebone plaque c.1850 This plaque depicts an American whaling scene. Acquired 1928 S1928.77 |
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25 Whalebone scrimshaw plaque - "A74 going to Portsmouth" Scrimshaw on whalebone plaque c. 1850 Engraved by E. Mickleburgh Gift of Dr. W.L. Crowther, 1928 S1928.18 |
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26 Telescope c.1850 The cut-out section of the cover shows a colour chart of flags and pendants of the Merchant Service and flags of Men-of-War.Owned by Lieutenant Thomas Ritchie RN. Bequest of Mrs. McGregor, date unknown S766 |
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27 Stern Plate "Aladdin" c.1842 From the Hobart based whaler "Aladdin". Purchased, 1969 S1969.83 |
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28 Ship's bell c.1842 From the Hobart based whaler "Aladdin" Acquisition date unknown S1997.227 |
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29 Ship's lanternfrom whaler "Aladdin" c.1850 From the Hobart based whaler "Aladdin".This is a deck lamp, used to illuminate the deck of the ship at night during the whale oil processing operations. Gift of Dr. W.L. Crowther, 1978 S1978.213 |
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30 Port hole from "Lady Franklin" From the barque "Lady Franklin", 269 tons, built at Port Arthur shipyard. Acquisition date unknown S706 |
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31 Ration tin 1850 Inscribed on case: A Relic of The Search Expedition for Sir John Franklin in Command of Sir John Ross to the Arctic Regions 1850-1851, Canister of Preserved Meat. I certify That This Canister of Preserved Meat formed part of the stores of the "Felix" discovery vessel, under my command, in the last voyage to the Arctic Regions in search of Sir John Franklin in 1850-1851. Signed John Ross, North West Castle, "Stranraer", November 1850. Acquisition date unknown S47/827 |
32 Shipwreck relic - horse date unknown brass. The "General Picton" was wrecked south of the Furneaux Group in July, 1888 having left Melbourne for London. This relic was seized by the Tasmanian Police from a diver who illegally salvaged it from the wreck. 68 x 18 x 32 Transferred from the Parks and Wildlife Service, Tasmania, 1995 S1995.439 | |
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33 Shipwreck relic - standing figure (St. John the Baptist?) 17th century? brass The "General Picton" was wrecked south of the Furneaux Group in July, 1888 having left Melbourne for London. This relic was seized by the Tasmanian Police from a diver who illegally salvaged it from the wreck. 50.5 x 22 x 22 Transferred from the Parks and Wildlife Service, Tasmania, 1995 S1995.437 |
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34 Shipwreck relic - seated figure (cart-driver) 19th century brass. The "General Picton" was wrecked south of the Furneaux Group in July, 1888 having left Melbourne for London. This relic was seized by the Tasmanian Police from a diver who illegally salvaged it from the wreck. 42.4 x 20 x 17 Transferred from the Parks and Wildlife Service, Tasmania, 1995 S1995.438 |
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35 Half model "Aider" c.1870 Made in three sections: the centre is cedar and the upper and lower sections are Huon pine. Half models were made to scale before the ship was built. They outlined the shape of the ship and carried the specifications for the builders to refer to. After the launching they were often mounted and polished as a memento of the occasion. Gift of Mr. Arthur Turner, 1929 S1929.5 |
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36 Half model This is in seven sections. Three are blackwood and four are Huon pine. Gift of Mrs. W.H. Kennedy, 1933 S1933.1 |
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37 Half section model with deep keel Half model This is of a yacht with a deep keel. The hull is in ten sections comprising blackwood and Huon pine. Gift of Dr. W.L. Crowther, 1934 S1934.3 |
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38 Half ship model "Leatta May" 1917 This is of the schooner "Leeta May". It is made from a single section of Huon pine and is layered in veneer in seven sections.The "Leeta May" was built by Walter Wilson at his slip-yard at Port Cygnet, 1917 for the local timber trade. Gift of Mr. Walter Wilson, 1964 S1964.5 |
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39 Half model c. 1920s The half model of the schooner "Evaleeta" built by Walter Wilson in his Cygnet slipyard, 1923 for the timber trade. Acquisition date unknown 0220 |
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40 Toy ship "Terror" floating model c.1890 This tinplate toy is made of processed steel, soldered together. The central section lifts off to provide access to the clockwork spring engine. Gift of Mr. A.C.E. Knight, 1971 S1971.91 |
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41 Ring from "Manila" Late 19th century Souvenir of the Boer War. The "Manila" was a troop ship which carried soldiers to the Boer War. Gift of Mr. Reg McDougall, Hobart, 1997 S1997.241 |
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42 Turbine blade from the R.M.S. "Titanic" 1912 An unused part from the ill-fated RMS "Titanic" which sank on her maiden voyage in the Atlantic Ocean with a huge loss of life in 1912.After the tragedy small objects designated for the construction of the "Titanic" but not used, became souvenirs. Gift of Captain T.W. Ross, 1965 S1965.9 |
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43 Ship's Steering Wheel "Arunta" Early 20th century Manufactured by Brown Bros., Edinburgh Acquired 1979 S1979.182 |
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44 Rope Cluster or bumper - Pudding fender c.1920 Known also as a rope cluster or a pudding fender these were put over the side of a ship to protect it at berth. It is made of knotted coir rope with a hemp rope loop at the top. Gift of Mr. A.P. Andrews, 1977 S1977.190 |
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45 Model ship in case 1929 Made by Captain Kreese in 1929. Kreese was master of the barque "Kassa" and later Deputy Harbour Master of the Port of Hobart.The hull is made from the breast-bone of a sea bird. 24 x 33.8 x 17.2 (case) Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Geoff Calvert, 1986 S1986.48 |
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46 Attributed to Mr. Downward date unknown 75 examples of knots, splices, bends and hitches. Acquired c.1965? S1997.222 |
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47 Maker unknown (Great Britain) three ringed ships decanter c.1821 glass, with engraved anchor crest 32.2 x 32.1 (dia) Presented by Miss M.P. Woolnough, 1937. This decanter is from a set of glassware presented to Commander Woollnough for quelling a riot near Morecambe Bay, Lancashire where he was stationed. A family tradition passed on at the time of the gift also holds that Commander Woollnough carried the glassware on his ship at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), though the ring-necked Regency style of the decanter is of a later date. P329 |
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48 Miss Robey Needleholder pencil on cardboard, punched or pressed, with attached satin ribbon and flanelette lining. 6 x 9 Gift of Miss M. Robey, 1978 P1978.136a |
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49 Artist unknown (United States?) Whaling or trading barque c.1850-1880 needlework (wool on sailcloth) 32.5 x 51.5 Dr W.L. Crowther Bequest, 1945. Embroidered by an unknown American sailor with wool onto sailcloth using various stitches, these needlework ship portraits would have broken the monotony of long contracted voyages on whaling or trading ships. Such delicately-worked embroidered pictures contradict traditional stereotypical ideas of the rough, rum-swilling sailor. It is the sailor as needleman. This picture depicts a fully-rigged three-masted barque flying 'Blue Peter' from the foremast, facing left with wind in the sails from the leeward side. P1945.3 |
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50 Artist unknown (United States?) Whaling or trading barque c.1850-1880 needlework (wool on sailcloth) 32.7 x 51.5 Dr W.L. Crowther Bequest, 1945 Embroidered by an unknown American sailor with wool onto sailcloth using various stitches, these needlework ship portraits would have broken the monotony of long contracted voyages on whaling or trading ships. Such delicately-worked embroidered pictures contradict traditional stereotypical ideas of the rough, rum-swilling sailor. It is the sailor as needleman. This picture depicts a fully-rigged three-masted barque flying the United States flag from the stern; its sails are hoisted to windward so that the masts are visible. The name "Jorden" on the pennant could refer to the ship, its owner, or even the artist. This sailor knows his ships and his stitching P1945.4 |
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51 Attributed to C.H. Wood, (Great Britain) engraved nautilus shell SS "Great Western" c.1860 16 x 19 Gift of the Friends of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, 1977 P1977.16 |
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52 Attributed to C.H. Wood, (Great Britain) engraved shell The Emue (sic) and Kangaroo. Advance Australia c.1860 engraved nautilus shell. 16 x 19 Gift of the Friends of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, 1977 P1977.15 |
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53 Mrs John Lord Shell house c.1870 seashells, seaweed, paper, wood 20 x 28 Gift of Misses A. and M. Ibbott, 1978 Shell craft was a popular pastime for Victorian middle class women. This charming shell-encrusted cardboard cottage has chimneys billowing seaweed smoke and a formal garden in which bloom seaweed and leaf flowers and trees. The well-appointed grounds accommodate a summer-house on the left and a kennel on the right. A man and woman stand outside the front door contemplating their shell Arcadia. P1978.287 |
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54 Maker unknown Nautilus shell vase c.1910 pressed, frosted glass 12 x 11.3 x 6 Purchased 1984 P1984.206 |
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55 Maker unknown Purse late 19th century? mussel shell, brass, linen and paper 10.5 x 4.8 x 2.8 Aquisition date unknown; transferred from zoology collection, 1974. Used for small change and calling cards, this type of purse was sold at many English sea-side resorts. Bought as a gift or souvenir, these purses were characteristic of the second half of the 19th century and continued to be stylish into the twentieth century. P1974.4 |
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56 Maker unknown Sailor dress 1938 cotton ("British Chief" fabric) Gift of Mrs J.S. Luckman, 1988 P1988.251 |
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57 G.W. Russell and Son Ltd, Manufacturer (Great Britain) Fish skins 1946 tanned and dyed fish skin dimensions various (21-25 long) Gift of Mrs Alison Richardson, 1994 These samples were sent from the manufacturer GW Russell and Son Ltd, Fellmongers, Parchment and Leather Manufacturers, Hertfordshire, England. The four fish skins (possibly flounder) are evidence of British post-war austerity; fish skins were used as alternatives to scarce animal hide. P1994.218 |
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