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22-footer EFFIE sailing near Garden Island, Sydney Harbour
22-footer EFFIE sailing near Garden Island, Sydney Harbour

22-footer EFFIE sailing near Garden Island, Sydney Harbour

Datec 1900
Object number00013857
NameGlass plate negative
MediumEmulsion on glass
DimensionsOverall: 164 x 251 mm, 1 mm, 0.15 kg
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Transfer from the Mitchell Library
DescriptionEFFIE was built in 1896 by Joe Donnelly and was considered the best 22-footer ever built (IS).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 many of Sydney Harbour's historic vessels, such as EFFIE, are also included in this visual record.
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William Hall Photographic Studio
c 1900
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William Hall Photographic Studio
1898-1912
22-footer PORTIA on Sydney Harbour
William Hall Photographic Studio
188-1900
22-footers FIGTREE and VIGILANT
William Hall Photographic Studio
1896-1897
22-footer VACUNA swamped
William Hall Photographic Studio
1890-1900
Champion 22-footer EFFIE
William Hall Photographic Studio
1897