Dennis Conner during an America's Cup press conference
Photographer
Sally Samins
Date1983
Object number00000404-RP1
NamePhotograph
Mediumprint on paper
DimensionsImage: 450 × 690 mm. D Fini window mount
Copyright© Sally Samins
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Sally Samins
DescriptionColoured image by Sally Samins of LIBERTY skipper Dennis Conner at one of the press conferences during the Ameriacs Cup, 1983.HistoryThe 1983 America's Cup was fought between Australia, represented by the Royal Perth Yacht Club and the yacht AUSTRALIA II captained by John Bertrand. America was represented by LIBERTY, skippered by Dennis Conner. It was the first ime in 132 years that America was defeated, ending the longest winning streak in sporting history.
