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Postcard featuring a photograph of numerous skiffs sailing on the water
Postcard featuring a photograph of numerous skiffs sailing on the water

Postcard featuring a photograph of numerous skiffs sailing on the water

Date1919-1939
Object numberANMS1377[005]
NamePhotograph
MediumCardboard
DimensionsOverall: 86 x 136 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Faye Magner
DescriptionThis photograph of BRITANNIA, captured on the far right, SYDNEY second from the right and FLORRIE in the center, are competing in a close race with other 18ft skiffs on Sydney Harbour.History18ft skiff racing was an entertaining sport for spectators. Its origins are attributed to Mark Foy and a group of businessmen who founded the Sydney Flying Yacht Squadron, reportedly established on 19 October 1891. BRITANNIA and its skipper Georgie Robinson were prominent figures in 18ft skiff racing between the two world wars.