OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Ship 'Argyle'

MEDIAObject

AUTHOREtched by George Gordon McCrae, reportedly when he was 8 years old.

COLLECTIONNepean Historical Society

REG NO.105

HISTORY

Donated to the Museum by Mrs Maudesley because of its interest to this area, the McCraes having been holders of a pastoral run "Arthurs Seat" at Dromana: George lived there as a boy. Mrs Maudesley was as descendant of the McCrae's.

DESCRIPTION

Framed B&W etching of ship "Argyle" at Port Phillip Heads. Steam coming from a small steam tender alongside the ship.

SUBJECTS

Ships. Family History.

KEYWORDS

McCrae family. Ships., Ships. Family History.