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Skiff sailing close to the shoreline, with a Union Jack flag on the sail
Skiff sailing close to the shoreline, with a Union Jack flag on the sail

Skiff sailing close to the shoreline, with a Union Jack flag on the sail

Date1919-1939
Object numberANMS1377[041]
NamePhotograph
MediumCardboard
DimensionsOverall: 165 x 217 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Faye Magner
DescriptionThis photograph of BRITANNIA, captured sailing close to shore amid a weekly race. The skiff is leaning toward the right, water is crashing against the the front of the vessel making the water white in colour.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.