George Kilpatrick and crew on MELODEE

Photographer Graeme Andrews OAM MA

Date11 February 1968

Object numberANMS1192[022]

NameNegative

MediumNegative

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Graeme Andrews

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DescriptionA black and white image by Graeme Andrews showing George Kilpatrick, at the wheel, and an unidentified crew member in the cockpit of the powerboat MELODEE during the Cabarita Power Boat Races on the Parramatta River, near Sydney, New South Wales.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.