Tourists on a sandy beach, two seated on sea turtles
Black and white image depicting a group of 14 tourists on a beach. Two women are seated on sea turtles with rope harnesses, most likely to have been taken at the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. 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[085]
Tourists on a sandy beach, two seated on sea turtles
Black and white image depicting a group of 14 tourists on a beach. Two women are seated on sea turtles with rope harnesses, most likely to have been taken at the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. 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[085]