18 footers racing off Balmain, Sydney.

Photographerpossibly William James Hall (Australian, 1877 - 1951)

Date1925-1932

Object number00008504

NamePhotograph

MediumBlack and white photographic print on paper

DimensionsOverall: 440 x 590 mm

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Alan Griffiths

Terms

DescriptionEight 18 footer skiffs racing on Sydney Harbour. Four of the skiffs are MELE BILO, YENDYS, KISMET and KERIKI. The Balmain waterfront can be seen in the background.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.