About this object‘’Topsy May’’ - Owned by Bert Presbury
“Topsy May” was a 22-footer with a 10-12 Simplex to driver her. Bert together with his son, Alan, worked the coastline for rock lobsters and the beaches for travelling fish. The boat was so named after the nickname of Bert’s daughter May, Topsy.
Place MadeOceania, Australia, New South Wales, Port Stephens, Nelson Bay
MakerUnknown
Maker RoleBoat Builder
Date Made1964
PeriodMid 20th century
Formatjpeg
Object TypeFishing Vessel
Subject and Association KeywordsBoat building
Subject and Association KeywordsBoats
Subject and Association KeywordsFishing - commercial
