Admella |
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| Title : | Admella |
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| Date of creation : | 1859 | ||
| Format : | Artwork | ||
| Dimensions : | 155 x 205 | ||
| Contributor : | State Library of South Australia | ||
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| Description : |
The wreck of the Steamer Admella, which occurred 18 miles north west of Cape Northumberland. This sketch, by HD Melville, HM Customs, is the view from the shore on the morning of 14 August 1859, 8 days after her loss. Two steamers are in attendance, the Lady Bird and the Ant, and their lifeboats are attempting a rescue |
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| Coverage year : | 1859 |
| Period : | 1852-1883 |
| Region : | South East |
| Further reading : | Loney, J. K. Admella North Geelong, Vic.: J.K. Loney, [1975] Mossman, Samuel. Narrative of the shipwreck of the "Admella", inter-colonial steamer, on the southern coast of Australia drawn up, from authentic statements furnished by the rescuers and survivors Melbourne: Printed and published for the Committee of the "Admella" Fund by J.H. Moulines and Co., 1859 Mudie, Ian. Wreck of the Admella Adelaide: Rigby, 1966 |
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