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Postcard featuring a photograph of a skiff sailing in the water, with two passenger vessels beside it
Postcard featuring a photograph of a skiff sailing in the water, with two passenger vessels beside it

Postcard featuring a photograph of a skiff sailing in the water, with two passenger vessels beside it

Date1919-1939
Object numberANMS1377[010]
NamePhotograph
MediumCardboard
DimensionsOverall: 89 x 135 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Faye Magner
DescriptionThis photograph captured of one of BRITANNIA's competitors the H.C PRESS and its crew, sailing in a weekly race on Sydney Harbour. Behind the skiff are two of the three steam vessels enabling spectators to watch the race from the water.History18ft. skiff racing was an entertaining sport for spectators. Its origins are attributed to Mark Foy and a group of businessmen who founded the Sydney Flying Yacht Squadron, reportedly established on 19 October 1891. BRITANNIA and its skipper Georgie Robinson were prominent figures in 18ft. skiff racing between the two world wars.