Rosee Posted January 9, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Hi, Is there anyone living near to, or visiting soon, the Maritime Museum in Port Adelaide. I was there on a cruise recently and saw the figurehead of the sailing ship "Countess". Didn't take a photo then, but now find I need it. If you can take a photo for me, I would be very grateful. Any takers, please reply here and I'll give you more details etc. Thanks in hope..... Rosee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent05 Posted January 9, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 9, 2016 https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g2148183-d256371-Reviews-South_Australian_Maritime_Museum-Port_Adelaide_Greater_Adelaide_South_Australia.html#photos This website may be of help to you Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 9, 2016 #3 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Good luck, it is a great museum.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosee Posted January 9, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Thanks kent05, Great photos on that website, brought back a lot of memories, but unfortunately does not have the one I want. I've searched the internet for it to no avail. Will keep trying, Thanks again for your interest, Rosee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Womble99 Posted January 9, 2016 #5 Share Posted January 9, 2016 If you get stuck I can probably take the kids down there sometime during the holidays it is only about 70km from here :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 9, 2016 #6 Share Posted January 9, 2016 How about here. http://maritime.history.sa.gov.au/photographs?keys=&page=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosee Posted January 9, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Thanks MicCanberra. Not there either. Have seen that website and thought it should have been there. Even emailed the museum but they haven't replied to me. Maybe they no longer have it, or it's being renovated or something putting it off limits. Thanks for your trouble anyway, Rosee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosee Posted January 9, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Appreciate your offer Womble99, but that is a long way to go just for a photo. If you were going anyway.....but keep me in mind if you do get there sometime. Cheers, Rosee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 9, 2016 #9 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Thanks MicCanberra.Not there either. Have seen that website and thought it should have been there. Even emailed the museum but they haven't replied to me. Maybe they no longer have it, or it's being renovated or something putting it off limits. Thanks for your trouble anyway, Rosee No worries. Hope you find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applefloss Posted January 12, 2016 #10 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I can go for you. Let me know what type of photo you want, I'll do my best. I'm not the world's best photographer :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosee Posted January 12, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Thanks Applefloss, I am after a photo of the figurehead off the sailing ship "Countess". She is a lady at full stretch, right arm outstretched in front, wearing a crown (of sorts). I read in a book they have the figurehead there, but she is not showing on their website of figureheads. If it is not difficult for you, I would certainly appreciate a photo. Glad to repay the favour with any photo(s) you might like from here in Sydney, now or in the future. Thanks for your reply, Rosee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applefloss Posted January 12, 2016 #12 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Sure thing :) Do you need it by a particular time? Just that it could take me a week or two before I can go. If you need it sooner I can make sure I am available within your time frame, it's just easier if I don't have to :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosee Posted January 12, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted January 12, 2016 No special time required, Applefloss. Whenever it suits you, is fine! You can email the photo(s?) to <bevdavis8@@optusnet.com.au> Thanks again, Rosee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applefloss Posted January 30, 2016 #14 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Hi Rosee, I went in to the museum yesterday. The figurehead you want is currently off display for restoration work. I'll keep an eye out for it and maybe try to call in some favours to see it while it's off display. Otherwise it's a case of waiting till it returns. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 31, 2016 #15 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Hi Rosee, I went in to the museum yesterday. The figurehead you want is currently off display for restoration work. I'll keep an eye out for it and maybe try to call in some favours to see it while it's off display. Otherwise it's a case of waiting till it returns. Sorry. That is a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted January 31, 2016 #16 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Not sure if this helps https://books.google.com.au/books?id=fwU-6egLvLMC&pg=PA41&lpg=PA41&dq=countess+figurehead+adelaide&source=bl&ots=-MGX84EFFm&sig=BfmxuVzjmLlc5QdsLd3TmQuicOA&hl=en&sa==0ahUKEwjNmNy46tLKAhXjg6YKHfPSBusQ6AEIKTAF#v=onepage&q=countess%20figurehead%20adelaide&f=false Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosee Posted February 1, 2016 Author #17 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Thanks anyway Applefloss. I really do appreciate the time and trouble you've taken for me. I'll keep my fingers crossed but if we can't get a photo, then we can't.... (just yet). Thanks again, Rosee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosee Posted February 1, 2016 Author #18 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Yes Docker123....That's her!!! Would still like an original photo, but she might do for the time being. Many thanks for finding her. Rosee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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