About this object“Auderle” - A 50-foot trawler built by Jack Mitchell at Swansea for Ollie “Swingle Bar” Harris. (Ollie Harris’ nickname came from the fact that his former occupation was as a farmer and he referred to the spreader on his trawler, which separated the lead line from the cork line, as a swingle bar, referring back to his farming days.)
“Auderle” had a 4-cylinder GM (Greys) which was very powerful for that time. This boat heralded the start of greater horsepower for trawlers.
Place MadeOceania, Australia, New South Wales, Lake Macquarie, Swansea
MakerMitchell, Jack
Maker RoleBoat Builder
Date Made1949
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
