Hobart to Bellerive ferry crossing following the Tasman Bridge Collapse (1975)

This silent, colour film was recorded by Joyce Purtscher following the Tasman Bridge disaster when bulk carrier vessel, The Lake Illawarra, ran into a section of the Tasman Bridge on the 5 January 1975, collapsing two piers and three spans of the bridge. This footage captures Joyce’s elderly father, Thomas Stapleton, lining up at the Hobart Wharf (Stapleton is wearing a hat and holding a walking stick). The footage features the James McCabe, Cartela and Lady Wakehurst ferries. The Lady Wakehurst is shown docked at the Bellerive Wharf which dates this footage to 4 February 1975 or later. The footage also shows the gap in the Tasman Bridge, as well as queues of people waiting at the Hobart and Bellerive ferry terminals.

Photographed by Joyce A. Purtscher

Please be advised that this footage may contain words and descriptions that may be culturally sensitive, which reflect the attitude of the period in which the film was produced, and which may be considered inappropriate today.

Tasmanian Archives: Film - Hobart to Bellerive Ferry Crossing Following Tasman Bridge Collapse - 8mm print – colour, silent – 3m 31s – (Reference: NS7849/1/1)

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