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Power boat racing
Power boat racing

Power boat racing

Photographer
Date10 March 1968
Object numberANMS1192[242]
NameNegative
MediumNegative
Copyright© Graeme Andrews
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Graeme Andrews
DescriptionA black and white image of power boat racing on Hen and Chickens Bay at Cabarita near Sydney. Prince Edward Park cam be seen in the background.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.