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Black and white photograph of two men standing beside two small boats

Black and white photograph of two men standing beside two small boats

Date1919-1939

Object numberANMS1377[030]

NamePhotograph

MediumCardboard

DimensionsOverall: 88 x 140 mm

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Faye Magner

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DescriptionThis photograph of Georgie Robinson captured in the center with a man standing to his left. One of the two vessels which appears before them is possibly BRITANNIA.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.

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