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Black and white photograph showing several men sitting in a skiff, which is sailing close to land
Black and white photograph showing several men sitting in a skiff, which is sailing close to land

Black and white photograph showing several men sitting in a skiff, which is sailing close to land

Date1926
Object numberANMS1377[034]
NamePhotograph
MediumCardboard
DimensionsOverall: 120 x 165 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Faye Magner
DescriptionThis photograph captures BRITANNIA and nine crew members sailing on Sydney Harbour. Four crew members are looking at the photograph, the others are looking in different directions. Visible above them are many tense sail ropes.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.