Primary Artist

Thomas Bock (1790–1855)

Title

Telegraphic signals made at Mount Nelson on the approach of vessels to the Derwent.

Physical description

Published in the, 'Hobart Town Almanack', Hobart: James Ross, 1829, page 78

Date made

1829

Place made

Nipaluna / Hobart, Tasmania, Australia View on map Close map

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986), 1366

Work number

Craig (1961), p.7.5

Category

Print

Print type

intaglio

Technique

engraving, printed in black ink, from one plate

Text printed from matrix

printed lower left below image in black ink, 'T. Bock sc.t'.'.
printed upper centre above image in black ink, 'Telegraphic Signals / made at / MOUNT NELSON / on the approach of Vessels to the / DERWENT.'.

Matrix size

8.4 x 5.6 cm (printed image)

Edition information

print-run unknown

Subject category

Australia, Book arts: Illustrated book

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

152025

Creators

Bock, Thomas. | (1790–1855) Australian | English | Male | engraver

Last Updated

27 May 2026