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C1877
The Foundering of the Steam Collier Yarra Yarra wi…
Rare c.19th hand coloured engraving depicting the Yarra Yarra which foundered in a gale while trying to re-enter Newcastle Harbour on 14 July, 1877 and was wrecked on the Oyster Banks. There were no survivors. Scarce c.19th engraving of Briscoe’s … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Foundering of the Steam Collier Yarra Yarra with all Hands.
Date:
C1877
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
227mm
x 100mm
Paper Size:
266mm
x 128mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1877
Description:
Rare c.19th hand coloured engraving depicting the Yarra Yarra which foundered in a gale while trying to re-enter Newcastle Harbour on 14 July, 1877 and was wrecked on the Oyster Banks. There were no survivors.
Scarce c.19th engraving of Briscoe’s premises in Collins Street.
From the original edition of the Australasian Sketcher.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 914558
State Library New South Wales: REF1/MAV/FM4/9236-9239
State Library Victoria: PCINF AS 06-09-73 P.104
