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Russell , Bay of Island Jan 2 , 1927

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Alan Houghton - waitematawoodys.com founder

6 Jan 1927 Russell, Bay of Islands

Seems a large % of the Auckland classic launch fleet had head north in Jan 1927, the above photo shows an impressive collection of classics anchored off Russell for the regatta.

photo ex ‘Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries

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