Boomerang Sailing Sydney 100 Years is a photograph by Miroslava Jurcik which was uploaded on December 26th, 2015.
Boomerang Sailing Sydney 100 Years
Boomerang is built of hardwood frames, with kauri decks and deck beams and is copper fastened throughout. In 1927 she was described as Australia's... more
Title
Boomerang Sailing Sydney 100 Years
Artist
Miroslava Jurcik
Medium
Photograph
Description
Boomerang is built of hardwood frames, with kauri decks and deck beams and is copper fastened throughout. In 1927 she was described as Australia's largest yacht. However, she has not carried sail since the early 1930s and is now driven under engine power only.
The yacht has comfortable accommodation, with the saloon and owner's cabin being particularly attractive. In her many years Boomerang has carried some illustrious guests and vice-regal parties.
Dimensions:
Length (between perpendiculars) 73ft (22.3m)
Beam 17ft (5.2m)
Displacement 42 tons
Powered by Auxiliary engine only
Acquired by the Fleet 1987
Boomerang is available to members of the Sydney Heritage Fleet only.
This pic was taken 5th of October 2013 during International Navy Fleet Review in Sydney Harbour.
Uploaded
December 26th, 2015
Comments (10)
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Really gorgeous image with many temptations on the oceans!! beautiful colours too!! L/F
Elizabeth Tillar
Miroslava, this is a fantastic capture of the harbor and a wonderful Sydney cityscape, looming large and beautiful in the background! l/f/g+
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
Beautiful seascape and a wonderful skyline image Miroslava (F/L)
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