Opening yacht season, merchant sailors and two men wearing suits in a row boat, 1920s

This image depicts a group of men in a rowing boat, possibly in the harbour in front of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron is a private sailing club which was formed in 1862. A caption on the negative reads: 'Opening yacht season'...This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century. ..The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly. ..Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection..Object no. 00024213