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George Kilpatrick and crew with MELODEE III
George Kilpatrick and crew with MELODEE III

George Kilpatrick and crew with MELODEE III

Date9 December 1967
Object numberANMS1192[256]
NameNegative
MediumNegative
Copyright© Graeme Andrews
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Graeme Andrews
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DescriptionA black and white image by Graeme Andrews showing driver George Kilpatrick standing in the water with the open power boat MELODEE III. On the other side of the boat is an unidentified man/co driver.SignificanceThis image is part of the Graeme Andrews Collection. Andrews is an Honorary Life member of Sydney Heritage Fleet who photographed Australian shipping at his workplace and elsewhere for more than 50 years. He collected photographs and “sea-pix” from other sources, such as private snapshots going back more than 100 years.
Graeme Andrews also wrote extensively about the powerboat scene in Sydney - including documenting many of the races that took place each weekend along its waterways.

George Kilpatrick and MELODEE III
Graeme Andrews OAM MA
9 December 1967
George Kilpatrick in MELODEE III
Graeme Andrews OAM MA
9 December 1967
George Kilpatrick in the driver's seat of MELODEE III
Graeme Andrews OAM MA
9 December 1967
MELODEE III on the water
Graeme Andrews OAM MA
9 December 1967
George Kilpatrick in MELODEE III
Graeme Andrews OAM MA
10 March 1968
George Kilpatrick and crew on MELODEE
Graeme Andrews OAM MA
11 February 1968
MELODEE III getting ready to race
Graeme Andrews OAM MA
9 December 1967
MELODIE III at speed
Graeme Andrews OAM MA
11 February 1968
Hydroplane WASP at speed on the Georges River
Graeme Andrews OAM MA
9 December 1967