Skiff sailing in the water, with land in the distance, and a flower shaped symbol on the sail
Date1919-1939
Object numberANMS1377[032]
NamePhotograph
MediumCardboard
DimensionsOverall: 108 x 167 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Faye Magner
DescriptionThis photograph captures one of BRITANNIA's competitors sailing in a weekly race 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.