Breakwater, 1897
Maker
Neal, William Henry
Production date
1897
Current rights
Public Domain
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Object detail
About this object
A photograph of the Napier Breakwater at the Port of Napier, taken in 1897.
The photograph depicts heavy seas crashing against the new breakwater. Glasgow wharf was protected from the ocean's surge by the breakwater.
The photograph appears to have been taken from Bluff Hill looking down on the port. Rail lines are visible along the wharf and access quay.
Photographer: William Henry Neal.
The photograph depicts heavy seas crashing against the new breakwater. Glasgow wharf was protected from the ocean's surge by the breakwater.
The photograph appears to have been taken from Bluff Hill looking down on the port. Rail lines are visible along the wharf and access quay.
Photographer: William Henry Neal.
Maker
Production date
1897
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph glued to card. There is another photograph glued to the back of the card
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 165 x 230mm
Height x Width: 183 x 240mm
Height x Width: 183 x 240mm
Signature/Inscription
Negative of this photo of breakwater Album 20, Inscription, Handwritten
1897, Inscription, Handwritten
Protected 30/1/97, Wm Neal, Napier, Photographers details
1897, Inscription, Handwritten
Protected 30/1/97, Wm Neal, Napier, Photographers details
Classification terms
Subject date
1897
Current rights
Credit Line
gifted by Mrs W N J Mackay
Other number(s)
1846, m57/5, 77377
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