Item 2021.022.0002 - Photograph of 1st Mate Wilson on the “Southern Cross”

Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

Photograph of 1st Mate Wilson on the “Southern Cross”

General material designation

  • Graphic material

Title notes

  • Source of title proper: Title is based on the information provided on the back of the photograph

Level of description

Item

Reference code

2021.022.0002

Dates of creation area

Date(s)

  • 1940 - ? (Creation)

Physical description area

Physical description

1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 7 cm

Archival description area

Name of creator

(unknown-)

Biographical history

Peter R. Simpson currently resides in Brentwood Bay, BC. His mother Agnes (Westinghouse) Simpson was the one who wrote on the back of the photos and presumably took the photos. Pictured in a photo is her sister Violet Westinghouse and her brother GeorgeRead more

Scope and content

Photo of the first mate, Wilson on the bow the Southern Cross. He is standing with arms cross and foot resting on wire on the bow of the ship by the figure head. the bottom of the figure head and the ornamentation is visible.

Notes area

Language of material

  • English

Restrictions on access

All requests for use must be made through the MMBC Research Request program (http://mmbc.bc.ca/collections/library-and-archives/research/). Please note that fees may apply.

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