About this object“Anna E” was built in Adelaide by Tony Franov, who also built Miss Ampol in Sydney.
She was sailed to Nelson Bay entering the Port in 1971. Shortly thereafter she returned to Port Lincoln, South Australia for a short stint tuna fishing where she was likely fitted with a radar system. On her return to Nelson Bay “Anna E” became the first boat to use radar to work the Port Stephens waters.
In 1972 the “Anna E” was washed ashore on Shoal Bay beach during a fierce storm. She was towed into deep water by Ron McLean on board the “Shamrock”.
Place MadeOceania, Australia, South Australia, Adelaide
MakerFranov, Tonci (Tony)
Maker RoleBoat Builder
Date Made1964
PeriodLate 20th Century
Formatjpeg
Object TypeFishing Vessel
Subject and Association KeywordsBoat building
Subject and Association KeywordsBoats
Subject and Association KeywordsFishing - commercial
