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Postcard featuring a photograph of several skiffs lines up in the water, each with a different flag or symbol on its sails
Postcard featuring a photograph of several skiffs lines up in the water, each with a different flag or symbol on its sails

Postcard featuring a photograph of several skiffs lines up in the water, each with a different flag or symbol on its sails

Date1919-1939
Object numberANMS1377[012]
NamePhotograph
MediumCardboard
DimensionsOverall: 88 x 138 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Faye Magner
DescriptionThis photograph of BRITANNIA, captured on the right with a red ensign on its sails, with its competitors. The vessels are preparing for the start of a race on calm 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.