Numerous yachts possibly off Kurraba Point and Cremorne Point in Cremorne, Sydney

Photographer Samuel J Hood Studio (Australian, 1899 - 1953)

Date1910-1939

Object number00034946

NamePhotograph

MediumGlass plate negative

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineANMM Collection

Terms

DescriptionThis photograph depicts various yachts probably near Fort Denison in Sydney Harbour, with Cremorne Point and Robertson Point Light visible in the background to the right. The skiff YEDYS can be seen with the anchor as its ensign.SignificanceThe Samuel J Hood photographic collection records an extensive range of maritime activity on Sydney Harbour, including sail and steam ships, crew portraits, crews at work, ship interiors, stevedores loading and unloading cargo, port scenes, pleasure boats and harbourside social activities from the 1890s through to the 1950s. They are also highly competent artistic studies and views - Hood was regarded as an important figure in early Australian photojournalism. Hood’s maritime photographs are one of the most significant collections of such work in Australia.