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Offshore powerboat racing 1970s, two unidentified powerboats
Offshore powerboat racing 1970s, two unidentified powerboats

Offshore powerboat racing 1970s, two unidentified powerboats

Photographer
Date1971
Object numberANMS1194[138]
NameNegative
MediumBlack and white negative strip
Copyright© Graeme Andrews
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Graeme Andrews
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DescriptionA black and white image by Graeme Andrews of open power boats racing near coastal cliffs during the Sydney-Newcastle Power Boat Race. A cabin cruiser can be ahead of them.SignificanceThis image is part of the Graeme Andrews Collection. Andrews is an Honorary Life member of Sydney Heritage Fleet who photographed Australian shipping at his workplace and elsewhere for more than 50 years. He collected photographs and “sea-pix” from other sources, such as private snapshots going back more than 100 years.
Graeme Andrews also wrote extensively about the powerboat scene in Sydney - including documenting many of the races that took place each weekend along its waterways.