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German cruiser KOLN berthed at West Circular Quay, Sydney

This image depicts the Konigsberg class light cruiser KOLN. The photograph was taken while the vessel was berthed at Sydney Cove Passenger Terminal, West Circular Quay during the German Navy's visit in May 1933.

 

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. 00024917

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Uploaded on February 11, 2013
Taken in May 1933