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SS MEDIC possibly in foreground with SS SIERRA in background at Circular Quay, 1901-1940

This photograph depicts an unidentified vessel in foreground, possibly the White Star Line's SS MEDIC, with the Oceanic Steamship Company's SS SIERRA in the background at East Circular Quay.

 

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. 00035150

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Taken on July 8, 2005