SS MONTORO in dry dock, likely Morts Dock, Balmain, Sydney, 1911-1945
Image of MONTOTO, a ship of Burns Philp & Co, whilst in dry dock. It was used as a troop transport in World War II.
This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century.
The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly.
Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection
Object no. 00024168
SS MONTORO in dry dock, likely Morts Dock, Balmain, Sydney, 1911-1945
Image of MONTOTO, a ship of Burns Philp & Co, whilst in dry dock. It was used as a troop transport in World War II.
This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century.
The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly.
Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection
Object no. 00024168