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Silverwater 1970s, outboard runabouts CROYDON MARINE HUNTER and THE MAESTRO
Silverwater 1970s, outboard runabouts CROYDON MARINE HUNTER and THE MAESTRO

Silverwater 1970s, outboard runabouts CROYDON MARINE HUNTER and THE MAESTRO

Photographer
Date1970-1979
Object numberANMS1194[158]
NameNegative
MediumBlack and white negative strip
Copyright© Graeme Andrews
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Graeme Andrews
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DescriptionA black and white image by Graeme Andrews showing the open powerboats MAESTRO and CROYDON MARINE HUNTER racing at speed near Silverwater on the Parramatta River at the junction of Duck Creek near Sydney.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.