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Black and white photograph of two men sitting on a rock, and six men standing in a small boat, with the mast resting horizontally on the frame of the boat
Black and white photograph of two men sitting on a rock, and six men standing in a small boat, with the mast resting horizontally on the frame of the boat

Black and white photograph of two men sitting on a rock, and six men standing in a small boat, with the mast resting horizontally on the frame of the boat

Date1919-1939
Object numberANMS1377[042]
NamePhotograph
MediumCardboard
DimensionsOverall: 165 x 218 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Faye Magner
DescriptionThis photograph captures BRITANNIA and an eight person crew, securing the skiff by the shore. The crew members are wearing the black and gold colours of the Balmain Tigers rugby club.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.