Sutcliffe Gallery - Australia: Fine 19th Century Photographs Gallery 4

	'The 'Diamond' of Scarborough' Catalogue No.31: A very interesting photograph as it shows the reason these sturdy little ships were built with "flat" bottoms. Unloading coal direct from boats was common practice before the coming of the steam powered iron ship. The 'Diamond' was owned by Captain William McLean and carried coal from either Blyth or Hartlepool and is here seen on Sandsend beach. About this time, in 1887, best household coals cost 14 shillings a ton. Available in small (114 x 152mm) and medium (210 x 276mm).

	'Boats on Belle Island'; Catalogue No.32: Evidence of Sutcliffe's mastery of his medium. A difficult subject even with modern materials, but much more so when we consider the inherently high contrast of the plates of that period. A very evocative image. Compare it with No. 68. Available in small (114 x 152mm) and medium (210 x 276mm).

	'Sunshine and Shadow'; Catalogue No.33: Taken at The New Quay, Whitby. This would be a very difficult subject with today's equipment and film, but once again we see Frank Sutcliffe's technical mastery combine with his inate artistry to produce a photograph worthy of enlargement and prominent display. Available in small (114 x 152mm) and medium (210 x 276mm). *and LARGE (300 x 400mm; 12" x 16").*

	'Boats at the New Quay'; Catalogue No.34: Probably taken just before the turn of the twentieth century. The industries of Whitby were mostly centered on or connected with, shipping and the harbourside always had something of interest happening or about to happen. Sutcliffe did not normally have his subjects gazing directly into the camera but in this case the figures in the foreground are incidental to the boats in the harbour. Available in small (114 x 152mm)

	'Through the Station Doorway'; Catalogue No.35: Taken by Frank Sutcliffe on 19th September 1895. The area around Whitby Dock End in the upper harbour, seen here framed by the entrance to the North Eastern Railway Company's town station has changed considerably since Sutcliffe took this photograph with quite a large section of the harbour having been reclaimed and developed. Compare this with No.29 to see what a difference a few steps backward can make to the photograph (Hint, note the Abbey in the background) Pin sharp and quite possibly Sutcliffe's most popular maritime image. Available in small (114 x 152mm) *and LARGE (300 x 400mm; 12" x 16").*

	'Whitby Dock End in the Upper Harbour' Catalogue No.36 The main subject is a Berwick registered herring drifter with a high peaked lugsail, mast stepped forward and outrigger boom aft. It is not difficult to see why this area, with its constantly changing maritime activities and rich human interest, was one much frequented by Frank Sutcliffe, one of the world's foremost 19th century photographers. On the left of the picture is the coal hulk 'The George' and in the background a Middlesbrough registered steam trawler and 'Dandy', a Whitby yawl. Available in small (114 x 152mm) and medium (210 x 276mm).

	'Boats in Whitby Upper Harbour' Catalogue No.37 This is a photograph which is easily overlooked due to a lack of a major vessel in the foreground, but when viewed closely, a wealth of fine detail and a rich atmosphere make this one of my personal favourites. Taken from the Dock End area. In the middle distance is Church Street with St. Michael's Church which was demolished around 1970 along with a number of houses in that area. Available in small (114 x 152mm) and medium (210 x 276mm).

	'The 'Flying Spray' of Glasgow' Catalogue No.38 A twin-paddle steamer tug from the Clyde in the lower harbour. At the time this photograph was taken Tom Cass was Whitby's harbour pilot and his coble, registration 'W3' can be seen in the foreground. Taken circa 1895. Sutcliffe was known to frown on the steamships of the era due to their habit of spewing forth large quantities of smoke & soot, but he still managed to capture an interesting example here. Available in small (114 x 152mm) and medium (210 x 276mm).

	'Herring Season' Catalogue No. 39 This scene in Whitby's upper harbour was typical of late July and August. The call of the sea has always been strong amongst the menfolk of Whitby and one of their busiest periods was in late summer when the herring shoals worked their way down the East Coast. The barrels of salted herring, seen here stacked at the quayside, were taken to inland markets by special fish trains. Lots of detail and history here. Superb! Available in small (114 x 152mm), medium (210 x 276mm)

	'The 'Opal' of Whitby' Catalogue No. 40 A 166 ton Snow in the upper harbour. This type of boat is very similar to a Brig but with some slight modifications. She was built at Greenock in 1845 and in 1865 registered at Whitby.Seen here in Whitby's upper harbour 'The Opal' worked as a trading vessel until 1899 when she was sold to the Cleveland Flour Mill as a lighter - a boat which loads and unloads between larger vessels and the wharf. A photograph by the eminent Victorian photographer Frank Meadow Sutcliffe. Available in small (114 x 152mm) and medium (210 x 276mm).