Lexcen meets Bond's bubbling threat
Subject or historical figure
Ben Lexcen
(1936 - 1988)
Date21 September 1986
Object numberANMS0107[596]
NameNewspaper clipping
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 295 × 150 mm
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Louis D'Alpuget
DescriptionNewspaper article titled 'Lexcen meets Bond's bubbling threat' written by Jim Pollard from the Sunday Times, dated 21 September 1986. Article relates to the preparation of the bottle of champagne by Ben Lexcen to be used in the naming ceremony of AUSTRALIA IV so it won't damage the boat when smashed to the hull.
1960