WATERCOLOUR SS Marloo
CH1970.1023
Inscriptions: Signed and dated: "F. Dawson Port Adelaide / 1913". Subject Matter: Steamship "Marloo". Other: 1895 Adelaide Steamship Company inspected and bought sister ships "Silvio Spaventa" and "Francesco Crispi" - built 1891. They were cargo ships owned by the Italo-Britannica Royal Mail Steam Navigation Company. The "Silvio Spaventa" renamed "Wollowra" and the "Francesco Crispi" renamed "Marloo". On arrival in Adelaide they were converted to passenger ships to meet the demand for the WA Goldfields. The "Marloo" could accommodate 310 travelling between Fremantle and Sydney. As demand increased, temporary berths were installed increasing accommodation to 500. In the early 20th century interest in the Goldfields declined and both "Marloo" and "Wollowra" switched to east coast, servicing Melbourne to Cairns. In September 1914, "Marloo" struck a rock en route to Brisbane, passengers rescued by Dutch steamer "Tasman". The captain beached her near Cape Waddy. The weather was too bad for salvage attempt - left to disintegrate. "Marloo" means red kangaroo.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1970.1023 |
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| Accession Date: | 4 Feb 1971 |
Material
| Wood/Wood | Paper, card, glass, wood |
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| Paper |
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| Glass |
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| Wood |
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Measurement
| height | 440mm |
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| width | 250mm | sight |
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