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C1880
Wreck of the Sorata
Artist:
James Howe Carse (1818 - 1900)
Scarce engraving of the wrecked Sorata at Cape Jervis, South Australia. On the 3 September the P & O steamship Sorata was stranded at Cape Jervis while en route to Melbourne, carrying passengers and cargo. All passengers were landed safely, … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Wreck of the Sorata
Date:
C1880
Artist:
James Howe Carse (1818 - 1900)
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Engraving.
Image Size:
350mm
x 215mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1880
Description:
Scarce engraving of the wrecked Sorata at Cape Jervis, South Australia.
On the 3 September the P & O steamship Sorata was stranded at Cape Jervis while en route to Melbourne, carrying passengers and cargo. All passengers were landed safely, and some cargo. The Sorata was eventually refloated and towed to Melbourne for repairs.
From the original edition of the Illustrated Adelaide News.
Artist:
James Howe Carse (Carr) 1818 – 1900
Carr arrived in Australian in 1867 and travelled widely including WA, SA, NT, VIC, NSW & NZ. He was also a foundation member of the VIC & NSW Academy of Arts. During the latter part of his life he lived in Mosman.
