Paddle wheel ferry WARATAH, sailing ship GREAT VICTORIA and other vessels, Circular Quay
This image depicts Circular Quay in 1866, seen from the eastern side, with the North Shore Ferry Company's paddle wheel steam ferry WARATAH in the foreground at a wharf at the foot of Phillip Street. The Black Ball Line's full rigged ship GREAT VICTORIA and two other sailing vessels are lying at the Quay. The early Sydney customs house and the tower of St Philip's church in York Street are seen in the background, to the left of the GREAT VICTORIA. This is one of the earliest dated images of a Sydney ferry.
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Object number: 00035626
Paddle wheel ferry WARATAH, sailing ship GREAT VICTORIA and other vessels, Circular Quay
This image depicts Circular Quay in 1866, seen from the eastern side, with the North Shore Ferry Company's paddle wheel steam ferry WARATAH in the foreground at a wharf at the foot of Phillip Street. The Black Ball Line's full rigged ship GREAT VICTORIA and two other sailing vessels are lying at the Quay. The early Sydney customs house and the tower of St Philip's church in York Street are seen in the background, to the left of the GREAT VICTORIA. This is one of the earliest dated images of a Sydney ferry.
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.
Object number: 00035626