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THELMA under sail on Sydney Harbour
THELMA under sail on Sydney Harbour

THELMA under sail on Sydney Harbour

Designer (1861-1925)
Photographer (Australian, 1877 - 1951)
Date1890 - 1909
Object number00013816
NameGlass plate negative
MediumEmulsion on glass
DimensionsOverall: 164 x 215 mm, 1 mm, 0.15 kg
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Transfer from the Mitchell Library
HistoryYacht THELMA, built 1889, damaged 1909, broken up 1913.SignificanceThe Hall photographic collection provides an important pictorial record of recreational boating in Sydney Harbour from the 1890s to the 1930s. The collection documents the lively sailing scene in Sydney during this period and features images of vessels ranging from large racing and cruising yachts to the great array of skiffs and the emerging technologies of motorboats. Images of the many spectators and crowds who supported and followed the sailing races are also included in this visual record.