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Postcard featuring a photograph of skiff sailing in the water, with land and houses visible behind it
Postcard featuring a photograph of skiff sailing in the water, with land and houses visible behind it

Postcard featuring a photograph of skiff sailing in the water, with land and houses visible behind it

Date1919-1939
Object numberANMS1377[019]
NamePhotograph
MediumCardboard
DimensionsOverall: 83 x 134 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Faye Magner
DescriptionThis photograph captured one of BRITANNIA's competitors, an 18ft. skiff, sailing close to shore 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.