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Portside view of 22-footer yacht VARUNA sailing past Darling Point, Sydney Harbour
Portside view of 22-footer yacht VARUNA sailing past Darling Point, Sydney Harbour

Portside view of 22-footer yacht VARUNA sailing past Darling Point, Sydney Harbour

Photographer
Designer (1861-1925)
Datec 1890
Object number00013837
NameGlass plate negative
MediumEmulsion on glass
DimensionsOverall: 164 x 251 mm, 1 mm, 0.15 kg
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Transfer from the Mitchell Library
HistoryVARUNA was designed by Walter Reeks.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 many of Sydney Harbour's vessels, such as VARUNA, are also included in this visual record.