The Figurehead - Marine Garden Victoria British Columbia - Postcard SP24

Vintage postcard showing The Figurehead at the Marine Garden in Victoria, British Columbia. The Marine Garden was created by Island Tug & Barge Ltd. on Harbour Road, situated on reclaimed land. The Figurehead represents a Madonna and is from the sailing ship Riversdale (2,210 tons), built in 1894 at Glasgow, Scotland. The Riversdale was later converted to a barge by Island Tug & Barge.

Scene Details:

• Ship's figurehead — a Madonna figure — mounted on display in a garden setting
• Surrounding greenery, chain barriers, and industrial Victoria harbour in background
• Cranes and harbour infrastructure visible in the distance
• Published by Stan V. Wright & Co., Victoria, B.C.; natural color by Mike Roberts
• Publisher code: C12704

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