Little Shipmates
Little Shipmates – Seafaring Pets
Cats, dogs, monkeys and birds have been cherished on board ships for as long as people have made sea voyages. Sydney photographer, Sam Hood went on board thousands of ships between 1900 and the 1950s. this selection of photographs from Australia National Maritime Museum shows how much pets meant to many seafarers. In a life from which children and families are usually missing, and are often very much missed, pets provide a focus for emotions and affection. Hood took countless photographs of crew members who purchased pets as souvenirs of their visit, or to send home to families.
Cats, dogs, monkeys and birds have been cherished on board ships for as long as people have made sea voyages. Sydney photographer, Sam Hood went on board thousands of ships between 1900 and the 1950s. this selection of photographs from Australia National Maritime Museum shows how much pets meant to many seafarers. In a life from which children and families are usually missing, and are often very much missed, pets provide a focus for emotions and affection. Hood took countless photographs of crew members who purchased pets as souvenirs of their visit, or to send home to families.
Venue Details
- Venue
- Redcliffe Museum
- Cost
- Free
- Start Date
- Tuesday 2nd of February 2010
- End Date
- Sunday 25th of April 2010
- Creator
- Australian National Maritime Museum
- Supporter
- Redcliffe Museum
Enquiries
Ms Michelle Smith
curator
- Tel:
- +61 (07) 3883 1898
- Fax:
- +61 (07) 3283 2226