zephyr

7 photos tagged zephyr, from 4 members of Flickr Commons.

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2013

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Zephyr gasoline sign, Route 40, West Terre Haute, Indiana (LOC) from The Library of Congress uploaded October 2019
henry cord meyer image from SDASM Archives uploaded December 2017
SS ZEPHYR possibly on Swan River, Western Australia from Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons uploaded September 2013
Yacht ZEPHYR on Sydney Harbour from Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons uploaded June 2013
Yacht ZEPHYR on Sydney Harbour with (most likely) Miss Irene Pritchard at the helm from Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons uploaded June 2013
Sold! from National Library of Ireland on The Commons uploaded January 2012
O'Connell Street, Dublin from National Library of Ireland on The Commons uploaded August 2011

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SS ZEPHYR possibly on Swan River, Western Australia

from Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons

Nev said:
There are a lot of online photos of SS Zephyr at the State Library of Western Australia. I have found many newspaper references on the Trove website as well. Zephyr operated on the Swan River well into the late 1930s it would seem. As well as operating as an excursion ferry on the Swan, it also made regular trips to Rottnest Island. Remarkably in February 1908 there is a detailed account of an ocean excursion from Perth to Rockingham, which is some 45 km south of Perth on the coast trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/77335752
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons said:
Nev Thanks for the links & info! We've added it all to our collection records :)
Rowan Holgate said:
The SS Zephyr operated regularly to Rottenest Island and later Garden Island until the 1960's. It eventually sank or was scuttled in the mouth of the Canning River. Rowan Holgate
Rowan Holgate said:
SS Zephyr was built in Brisbane and eventually steamed to Fremantle.
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons said:
Rowan Holgate Thanks Rowan - by any chance did you have a connection with the vessel? If so, it would good to follow-up with you. You can email web@anmm.gov.au if you'd like to pass on any other information directly. We love hearing about personal stories.

Yacht ZEPHYR on Sydney Harbour with (most likely) Miss Irene Pritchard at the helm

from Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons

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Ian Sanderson said:
It looks a little short, and definitely undermanned, to be an 18 Footer. There were a range of skiffs, from 12 footers up to 22 or 24 footers in 2 foot increments, sailing on the Harbour. Now, there are 12s, 14s, 16s and 18s.
Robert Carter OAM said:
I agree, far too small for an 18. Could even be a 6 footer. Robert Carter
beachcomber australia said:
Ian Sanderson Robert Carter OAM How about an 8 footer? With a female at the helm [*gasp*!] - see large size. If this is the right ZEPHYR, Miss Irene Pritchard received a specially loud cheer at the prize-giving for the 1899 Anniversary Regatta, which might not be this particular occasion. trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/14199199
beachcomber australia said:
More about Irene Pritchard and the ZEPHYR (and a photo - NB the diamond on the mainsail) - trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/71324600 - worth quoting -
" The Zephyr, the flyer of the 8-footers, is quiet [sic] a new departure in boat building, her dimensions being 8ft long by 8ft beam, making her as long as she is broad. Not the least interesting feature about her is that she is piloted by Miss Irene Pritchard, who is the first on the list to represent the gentle sex amongst the tiny squadron. In seven starts the Zephyr has gained no less than five victories, one second, and in the remaining event had the misfortune to "turn turtle." This small craft was built by the well-known firm of Messrs. Pritchard and Company, boatbuilders, of Leichhardt. "
Ian Sanderson said:
If it is an 8 footer it is the length of a Manly Junior or Sabot. It is a ridiculous size for adult crew and that much sail..

O'Connell Street, Dublin

from National Library of Ireland on The Commons

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Patrick Castelli said:
That's a good selection of humanity!
The nun looks like someone you wouldn't want to contradict!

The transport is also interesting!
Fotoamateur62 said:
Great shot
Wendy: said:
agree the yellow suit is more 60's
Sherrie said:
A fantastic photo!
Sarah said:
My mam used to think nuns were crows when she started school and I can understand why now...