Stanley Fowler Image Collection

A selection of photographs from those taken by Stanley Fowler (1895-1961).\nWith the co-operation of the Royal Australian Air Force, in 1936-39 and 1942-46 he undertook a series of aerial observations of pelagic stock in coastal waters. His photographs number over 10,000.\nThis collection includes photographs of landforms, coastal areas, vessels, equipment and people from South Australia, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania and Flinders Island. It also includes photographs of the research vessel, "Warreen", in which the C.S.I.R.'s decision to purchase Fowler had been instrumental.