French three-masted barque TOURAINE under tow near Sydney Heads

This image depicts the French three-masted barque TOURAINE being towed out to sea near Sydney Heads. In the background, left of the pilot vessel is probably the Hornby Lighthouse at South Head. The pilot vessel is possibly the CAPTAIN COOK...This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century. ..The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly. ..Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection..Object no. 00024716