Name/TitlePhotograph, "Kon Tiki"

About this object"Kon Tiki", built at Anna Bay was the first boat built by the Pain brothers, Ab, George and Jim.

They also built "Butterbox" which the locals called "Norco"and "Garfish".

Place MadeOceania, Australia, New South Wales, Port Stephens, Anna Bay

MakerPain Brothers

Maker RoleBoat Builder

PeriodLate 20th Century

Formatjpeg

Object TypeFishing Vessel

Subject and Association KeywordsBoat building

Subject and Association KeywordsBoats

Subject and Association KeywordsFishing - commercial

Subject and Association KeywordsDiesel Engine

Object numberTMA2021.00183

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