Tugboat towing SS ORUNGAL on Brisbane River

This photograph depicts a tugboat towing SS ORUNGAL as captured from the ship's bow, probably on Brisbane River in Brisbane, Queensland. Customs House is just visible with its dome. The sign on the wharf roof reads 'Nixon-Smith.s and Wool Agents for Messageries Maritimes'. Another sign on the building in the background reads 'Seppelt's Wines Sedna the tonic'...This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection.If reproduced or distributed, this image should be clearly attributed to the collection of the Australian National Maritime Museum; and not be used for any commercial or for-profit purposes without the permission of the museum. For more information see our Flickr Commons Rights Statement ( http://www.anmm.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=1657 ) . ..The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly. ..Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection..Object no. 00035676