Divers at Mornington Pier, 1930s

There are two men at the edge of a wooden jetty. One, in a hat , shirt and overalls, stands with his back to the camera holding a long black pipe. The other in diving helmet and diver’s suit is on a ladder facing the camera preparatory to descending into the sea.

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OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Divers at Mornington Pier, 1930s

DATE1930s

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1272.1

HISTORY

The Mornington Pier dates from 1857 and required underwater repairs in the 1930s.

DESCRIPTION

There are two men at the edge of a wooden jetty. One, in a hat , shirt and overalls, stands with his back to the camera holding a long black pipe. The other in diving helmet and diver’s suit is on a ladder facing the camera preparatory to descending into the sea.

KEYWORDS

Mornington