Hi all,
The Hastings Western-Port Historical Society is trying to find a picture of
the 69 ft wood burning ship "SS Eclipse" (No. 64802) built in Melbourne in
1875. It took passengers from Hastings to Phillip Island 1878-1888 and was
relocated to Port Fairy.
The ship later was based at Geelong - it could have been lost in Bass Strait
in 1900 but we believe that could have been another ship with the same name.
It was on the ship register until 1928.
The HW-PHS is desperately seeking a photo for our collection.
There are quite a few ships called Eclipse and we have heard about nearly
all of them, and ruled them out, except the one we are seeking.
If anyone can suggest or point to where we can continue our search it would
be greatly appreciated.
I realise I have not added where the search has been, our President, Shirley
Davies, and our maritime expert, Arthur Woodley have literally searched
everywhere.
We are hoping someone might have a photo or drawing/picture of the ship we
could borrow.

Thanks so much for any help we may get.
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Di Maloney
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Di Maloney
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Maybe a search of Yahoo or Google would give a result. Try searching
for ' "ss eclipse" ship '

Is this of any use:

http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuil...p.asp?id=19202

CJB.


Maloney Empire wrote:
Hi all,
The Hastings Western-Port Historical Society is trying to find a picture of
the 69 ft wood burning ship "SS Eclipse" (No. 64802) built in Melbourne in
1875. It took passengers from Hastings to Phillip Island 1878-1888 and was
relocated to Port Fairy.
The ship later was based at Geelong - it could have been lost in Bass Strait
in 1900 but we believe that could have been another ship with the same name.
It was on the ship register until 1928.
The HW-PHS is desperately seeking a photo for our collection.
There are quite a few ships called Eclipse and we have heard about nearly
all of them, and ruled them out, except the one we are seeking.
If anyone can suggest or point to where we can continue our search it would
be greatly appreciated.
I realise I have not added where the search has been, our President, Shirley
Davies, and our maritime expert, Arthur Woodley have literally searched
everywhere.
We are hoping someone might have a photo or drawing/picture of the ship we
could borrow.

Thanks so much for any help we may get.
--
Di Maloney
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Di Maloney
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OK a search on Yahoo using ' "ss eclipse" ship melbourne ' gave:

Index of Fast Sailing Ships 87062528
.... 1858), Dutch ship, 179 Argonaut (1876), ship, 258-59, 260, 261
Argus (Melbourne), detailed reports of ... Webb, American schooner, 185
SS Eclipse, ship, costs, 278 Edinburgh Packet
....http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/becite...62528.idx.html


Sailing Tall Ships
.... May 31, 2006 10:48 AM. SS Eclipse - Built 1875 Melbourne Australia
- help ... May 6, 2006 08:49 AM. Sailing ship book. "robert carter
....http://www.talkaboutboats.com/group/...ing.tall-ships

Latest Sailing Tall Ships Posts
.... May 31, 2006 at 10:48 AM. SS Eclipse - Built 1875 Melbourne
Australia - help ... May 6, 2006 at 08:49 AM. Sailing ship book.
"Robert Carter
....http://www.talkaboutboats.com/group/...testposts.html


BoatBanter.com - Tall Ships
.... to find a picture of the 69 ft wood burning ship "SS Eclipse" (No.
64802) built in Melbourne ... Specifically I'm researching a cargo ship
voyage in 1893 from Miriuchi to
....www.boatbanter.com/forumdisplay.php?f=19 - 52k - Cached - More from
this site -

SB.

Maloney Empire wrote:
Hi all,
The Hastings Western-Port Historical Society is trying to find a picture of
the 69 ft wood burning ship "SS Eclipse" (No. 64802) built in Melbourne in
1875. It took passengers from Hastings to Phillip Island 1878-1888 and was
relocated to Port Fairy.
The ship later was based at Geelong - it could have been lost in Bass Strait
in 1900 but we believe that could have been another ship with the same name.
It was on the ship register until 1928.
The HW-PHS is desperately seeking a photo for our collection.
There are quite a few ships called Eclipse and we have heard about nearly
all of them, and ruled them out, except the one we are seeking.
If anyone can suggest or point to where we can continue our search it would
be greatly appreciated.
I realise I have not added where the search has been, our President, Shirley
Davies, and our maritime expert, Arthur Woodley have literally searched
everywhere.
We are hoping someone might have a photo or drawing/picture of the ship we
could borrow.

Thanks so much for any help we may get.
--
Di Maloney
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Di Maloney
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Hi Di,
If you and your maritime expert at the HS have searched everywhere then
it is hard to input anything. Still.... What kind of ship is she:
sailing? tall-ship (as the post is in this forum)? For what it's worth
I'd suggest www.classic-yacht.asn.au (address is admin at ...), plus
write to relevant long-established clubs in Victoria and Tasmania, and
also Port Authorities in both States. Ask them specifically to help
post an ad up on the noticeboard. Some folks in these clubs have very
very very long and detailed memory.
Good luck
Solo Thesailor
http://sailingstoriesandtips.blogspot.com for stories of some salty
adventures...