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Schooner WANDERER sailing near Rose Bay, Sydney Harbour
Schooner WANDERER sailing near Rose Bay, Sydney Harbour

Schooner WANDERER sailing near Rose Bay, Sydney Harbour

Photographer (Australian, 1877 - 1951)
Date1900s - 1930s
Object number00011655
NameGlass plate negative
MediumEmulsion on glass
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Transfer from the Mitchell Library
DescriptionA black and white image of the schooner WANDERER passing a small Coachouse Cruiser near Rose Bay on Sydney Harbour. Negative ID number, 2496. History 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 iconic vessels, such as WANDERER, are also included in this visual record.