DONNELLY
Datebefore 1955
Object number00008511
NamePhotograph
MediumSilver gelatin print on paper. Wooden frame under glass.
DimensionsOverall: 325 × 63 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineAustralian National Maritime Museum Collection Gift from Alan Griffiths
DescriptionA framed black and white photograph of the skiff DONNELLY, skippered by Wee Georgie Robinson, with hand painted colour additions. There are three crew on board. Inscribed below the image in white ink 'DONNELLY winner of 18ft Skippers Race, G Robinson skipper'.HistoryGeorge Robinson was better known for his champion 18-foot skiff BRITANNIA which is now part of the Australian National Museum collection.SignificanceOwner and skipper, 'Wee' Georgie Robinson, was a prominent waterfront identity on Sydney Harbour pre World War II. He was a champion racer and wooden boat builder based in Balmain.
1947 - 1948
