THELMA under sail on Sydney Harbour

Designer Walter Reeks (1861-1925)

Photographer William James Hall (Australian, 1877 - 1951)

Date1890 - 1909

Object number00013816

NameGlass plate negative

MediumEmulsion on glass

DimensionsOverall: 164 x 215 mm, 1 mm, 0.15 kg

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineANMM Collection Transfer from the Mitchell Library

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HistoryYacht THELMA, built 1889, damaged 1909, broken up 1913.SignificanceThe Hall photographic collection provides an important pictorial record of recreational boating in Sydney Harbour from the 1890s to the 1930s. The collection documents the lively sailing scene in Sydney during this period and features images of vessels ranging from large racing and cruising yachts to the great array of skiffs and the emerging technologies of motorboats. Images of the many spectators and crowds who supported and followed the sailing races are also included in this visual record.