 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Description: Before he became Harbour Master of Hobart in 1879 Riddle commanded many vessels and had numerous adventures. Returning from Auckland in 1861 his schooner TYNE was wrecked off Cape Pillar in bad weather. Most were saved by a rope strung to a cliff by the courageous mate. Nine years later on a voyage to Adelaide he lost the barque EUCALYPTUS when she struck a rock now named after the vessel. And in 1876 he had to fend off Malay pirates on a trip to Shanghai and Yokohama. Format: pictorial and artistic works Object: glass slides Titles: Riddle Subjects: people People/Orgs: Riddle, Capt. Institution: Maritime Museum of Tasmania Object number: MMT_P_GSL348 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Maritime Museum of Tasmania. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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