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O'Connell Street, Dublin

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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...

SS ZEPHYR possibly on Swan River, Western Australia

  • 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

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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..