About this object‘‘Kingsley" built by Clyde Mitchell in 1962 had an interesting beginning.
Her keel was originally broad axed from a 10 inch X 10 inch blackbutt tree from behind the Bowling Club in Nelson Bay. Left in the scrub where a bushfire charred the keel another had to be sought. A 10 inch X 10 inch turpentine was purchased from Newman Bros. in Buladelah.
Place MadeOceania, Australia, New South Wales, Port Stephens
MakerMitchell, Clyde
Maker RoleBoat Builder
Date Made1962
PeriodMid 20th century
Formatjpeg
Object TypeFishing Vessel
Subject and Association KeywordsBoat building
Subject and Association KeywordsBoats
Subject and Association KeywordsFishing - commercial
Subject and Association KeywordsFishing Recreational
