Turtle riding, Great Barrier Reef
Black and white image depicting a young woman wearing casual shoes, shorts, blouse and white hat seated on a turtle with rope harness. Thatched roof buildings appear in the background. Caption lower centre front reads: "TURTLE RIDING..GREAT BARRIER REEF". For more on the strange sport of turtle riding see our >>>>blog<<<<.
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Photographer: Unknown. ANMM Collection Gift from McIlwraith McEacharn Limited.
Object number ANMS0850[143]
Turtle riding, Great Barrier Reef
Black and white image depicting a young woman wearing casual shoes, shorts, blouse and white hat seated on a turtle with rope harness. Thatched roof buildings appear in the background. Caption lower centre front reads: "TURTLE RIDING..GREAT BARRIER REEF". For more on the strange sport of turtle riding see our >>>>blog<<<<.
The Australian National Maritime Museum undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. If you can identify a person, vessel or landmark, write the details in the Comments box below.
Thank you for helping caption this important historical image.
Photographer: Unknown. ANMM Collection Gift from McIlwraith McEacharn Limited.
Object number ANMS0850[143]