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Summary
The Southern Cross was designed by Ben Lexcen and built by Alan Bond for the 1974 America's Cup challenge. She was launched by Mrs Dorothy Edwards (Governor Hughie Edward's wife) at the Yanchep Sun City marina in January 1974. Southern Cross then sailed with Gretel II. Dorothy Edwards is wearing the checkered pant suit, Eileen Bond is wearing the white dress with yellow trim.
Year
1974.
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Title from information on negative envelope. Financial assistance from the Cyril and Ethel Peet Memorial Fund has been used to preserve this image.
Subjects
- Yachts -- Western Australia -- Yanchep Sun City -- Photographs.
- Cinematographers -- Western Australia -- Photographs.
- Online image.
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