Corsair Bay

Corsair Bay

1959

Corsair Bay was popular for generations for beach outings. Girls and women wore rubber tight bathing caps when swimming, q-tol was rubbed on bodies after a swim to prevent sunburn. Corsair Bay was popular for those who disliked the surf of Brighton.

Area: South East / Lyttelton

Source: Entry in the 2008 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-HWC08-LYT-034

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