OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Painting

DATE1960 to 1990

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.P734

HISTORY

The Lady Nelson was built in England in 1798 and was commissioned to be used as a survey vessel for the coast of New South Wales for the new colony. In 1800 she became the first vessel to sail through Bass Strait from west to east, and in 1802 brought the first Europeans into Port Phillip, commanded by John Murray. She had a long service in the Australian colonies and was finally run aground and burnt in 1825 near Timor

DESCRIPTION

This painting depicts a sailing ship in a narrow stretch of water, with rocks, logs and a cormorant in the foreground, birds flying around the ship and hills in muted tones in the background. The ship is flying the British flag and there are people in 19th century costume on board. On the stern are the words “Lady Nelson” and the painting is done in oils

SUBJECTS

Paintings, Ships

KEYWORDS

Lady Nelson (ship)