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Hydroplane WASP at speed on the Georges River
Hydroplane WASP at speed on the Georges River

Hydroplane WASP at speed on the Georges River

Date9 December 1967
Object numberANMS1192[280]
NameNegative
MediumNegative
Copyright© Graeme Andrews
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Graeme Andrews
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DescriptionA black and white image by Graeme Andrews of driver Ernie Nunn in his racing hydroplane WASP durimng time trials at the St George Motor Boat Club, Georges River, Sans Souci near Sydney. Tom Ugly's Bridge can be seen in the background.SignificanceThis image is part of the Graeme Andrews Collection. Andrews is an Honorary Life member of Sydney Heritage Fleet who photographed Australian shipping at his workplace and elsewhere for more than 50 years. He collected photographs and “sea-pix” from other sources, such as private snapshots going back more than 100 years.
Graeme Andrews also wrote extensively about the powerboat scene in Sydney - including documenting many of the races that took place each weekend along its waterways.