Crane, Marion Edith, 1915-1997 :Transparencies of shipping on Whanganui River and in Wellington Harbour

Date
[ca 1950s-1960s]
By
Crane, Marion Edith, 1915-1997
Reference
PA-Group-00805
Description

Transparency slides of shipping on the Whanganui River and in Wellington Harbour, taken ca 1950s-1950s, by Mrs M E Crane of Wanganui. A number of the vessels are identified.

Source of descriptive information - Creator's name and date taken from original boxes, all of which were labelled 'Ships [or Shipping] 1.6.62' and one included the name and address 'Mrs M E Crane, c/- M.O.W., Box 423, Wanganui, NZ'. According to the donor, the photographer was the mother of a friend of his, but he did not know her name. He knew that she worked for the Waterfront Industry Commission in Wanganui.

Quantity: 82 colour original transparency/ies slides.

Physical Description: Dye coupler slides, 35mm

Provenance: The slides had belonged to the mother of a friend of the donor's. The name Mrs M E Crane was taken from one of the original transparency processing boxes. The donor knew that the creator of the collection had worked for Waterfront Industry Commission in Wanganui.

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82 colour original transparency/ies slides, Transparencies, Dye coupler slides, 35mm
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Transparencies of shipping on Whanganui River and in Wellington Harbour

Date: [ca 1950s-1960s]

From: Crane, Marion Edith, 1915-1997 :Transparencies of shipping on Whanganui River and in Wellington Harbour

Reference: PA12-8878

Description: Transparency slides of shipping on the Whanganui River taken ca 1950s-1960s, by Mrs M E Crane of Wanganui. A number of the vessels are identified. Named ships include Tiroa, Puriri, [Willonee?]. Views include wharves, river mouth at Castlecliff, and wharf buildings. Quantity: 10 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: Dye coupler slides, 35mm

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Transparencies of shipping on Whanganui River and in Wellington Harbour

Date: [ca 1950s-1960s]

From: Crane, Marion Edith, 1915-1997 :Transparencies of shipping on Whanganui River and in Wellington Harbour

Reference: PA12-8876

Description: Transparency slides of coastal shipping on the Whanganui River and in Wellington Harbour, taken ca 1950s-1960s, by Mrs M E Crane of Wanganui. A number of the vessels are identified. Includes waterfront buildings, wharves, and jetty. There are two images documenting the loading of a bulldozer onto a ship, and one of an unidentified seaman. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: Dye coupler slides, 35 mm

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Transparencies of shipping on Whanganui River and in Wellington Harbour

Date: [ca 1950s-1960s]

From: Crane, Marion Edith, 1915-1997 :Transparencies of shipping on Whanganui River and in Wellington Harbour

Reference: PA12-8875

Description: Transparency slides of shipping on the Whanganui River and in Wellington Harbour, taken ca 1950s-1950s, by Mrs M E Crane of Wanganui. This set chiefly shows ships sailing and docked at wharves. The ships are mostly large commercial vessels, but also include a pilot boat, a dredge and a tugboat. Three images include passengers and seamen, all unidentified. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: Dye coupler slides, 35mm

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Transparencies of shipping on Whanganui River and in Wellington Harbour

Date: [ca 1950s-1960s]

From: Crane, Marion Edith, 1915-1997 :Transparencies of shipping on Whanganui River and in Wellington Harbour

Reference: PA12-8877

Description: Transparency slides of shipping, chiefly on the Whanganui River, taken ca 1950s-1960s, by Mrs M E Crane of Wanganui. A number of the vessels are identified. Views include naval ship HMNZS Kiwi passing entering through the river mouth at Castlecliff, Wanganui, in May 1954. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: Dye coupler slides, 35mm