H.M.S. Roebuck.
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Primary Artist
John Allcot (1888–1973)
Title
H.M.S. Roebuck.
Date made
1930s?Category
Print type
intaglio
Technique
etching
Matrix size
14.7 x 21.2 cm
Edition information
edition of 50
Subject category
Ships and shipping
Subject description
Portrait of H.M.S. Roebuck, the ship used by William Dampier when he visited Australia in 1699. Roebuck Bay, near Broome, Western Australia is named after the ship.
Country of context
Australia
Legacy id
1000007562
Creators
Allcot, John | (1888–1973) Australian | English | Male | artist
Last Updated
25 Sep 2012
Impressions
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