OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Boat

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.P104

HISTORY

This photograph of a the boat S.S. Alvina is tied up at either Stony Point or Cowes Pier. On the back of the photograph is a small portion of another photograph taken from Arthur’s Seat looking towards Rye. The words “Rye” and “Arthurs Seat” are written in black pen on the back. (See “Western Port Ferries Past and Present” Arthur E. Woodley).

DESCRIPTION

This image shows a boat tied up to a wharf. The boat has two high masts and a large funnel. There is a large flag flying on a flag post at the front of the boat. The wharf is of wooden construction and part of a shed with an open door can be seen on the left of the photograph. Trees can be seen in the far background. At the bottom of the mount is written S S Alvina.

SUBJECTS

Boats, Boatsheds, Jetties and wharves

KEYWORDS

Arthur’s Seat, Cowes Pier, Rye, S.S. Alvina, Stony Point Pier