Shipbuilding is one of the contributors to Australia's strong economy. This 47,500 ton ore carrier, Darling River, is the largest vessel ever built in Australia. It is being constructed for the Australian National Line at a cost of $28 million. Australia is striving to create its own shipping line to save the expense of shipping in foreign bottoms.

Photo is dated 1966.

Photo measures 8.5 x 5.75 inches.