Water Casks sunk by Collins' expedition

Remains of two water barrel casks sunk in the sand at Sorrento. These barrels were intended to clarify brackish water for drinking, but according to the convicts who had to drink it, the results were not successful.

 

Rose Stereograph Co, circa 1940 - circa 1960. Negative: glass.

 

Accession number: H32492/3839

 

From the State Library of Victoria's Pictures Collection.

 

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Settlement at Sullivan Bay