Steamboat Corio crossing the sandbar at the mouth of the River Murray, Goolwa, South Australia, 1857 [picture] /

Title devised by cataloguer based on inscription.; In: Album of Miss Eliza Younghusband, South Australia, 1856-1865.; Inscriptions: signed "B.D."--In pencil lower right; "The River Murray navigation Company's [?] Steam Ship. "Corio" passing over the Bar at the mouth of the River Murray on her first outward voyage from the Goolwa on the 20th July 1857. Having on board Miss Younghusband, and Miss Young who were the first English ladies who ever crossed that long dreaded obstruction[?] to Australia's inland river. In Mr. B. Douglas's kindest regards to Miss Younghusband, Port Adelaide 31st July 1857"--In pencil on back of drawing.; Condition: Yellowing, foxing and glue stains.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn4189024-s15