 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Description: The ships 'Defender', 'Leederry', 'Wombat' and 'Mileeta' berthed at Smithton Wharf at Duck River. In 1946 Kauri Sawmill still trading as J S Lee and Sons purchased the 'Wombat' and 'Leederry' which became regular Duck River traders. The 'Mileeta' and 'Defender' were ships regularly used in the timber trade by J S Lee and other Smithton sawmillers. Format: Pictorial and artistic works Object: photographs Titles: Ships 'Defender', 'Leederry', 'Womba't and 'Mileeta' berthed at Smithton Wharf at Duck River, Smithton, Tasmania Subjects: shipping industry; wharves; timber-getting People/Orgs: Defender (vessel); Leederry (vessel); Wombat (vessel); Mileeta (vessel); Kauri Sawmill; Lee J S & Sons; Smithton Wharf Places: Smithton, Tasmania; Duck River, Tasmania Institution: Circular Head Heritage Centre Object number: CHH_00640 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Circular Head Heritage Centre. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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