Hi all, The Hastings Western-Port Historical Society is trying to find a picture of the 68 plus 1 ft wood burning ship "SS Eclipse" (No. 64802) built in Melbourne in 1875. It took pbuttengers 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 Bbutt 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.
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