Sailing in Lyttelton and Redcliffs

Possibly 1937

Page 86 of photograph album. Sailing at Moncks Bay and Lyttelton, and the ferry steamer, Rangatira.

[Top left] A number of vessels sailing in Moncks Bay. The vessel closest to the jetty has a number maritime signal flags displayed.

[Top centre] Sailing boats taking part in a regatta in Moncks bay, Redcliffs.

[Top right] Crowds of people gathered on the jetty of the Christchurch Sailing Club.

[Bottom left] Unidentified people in two row boats on Lyttelton Harbour. The inter-island express steamer ferry, Rangatira, is moored at the wharf.

[Bottom centre] Three unidentified people sailing in a dingy 'Wand Us' in Lyttelton Harbour, near the tank farm.

[Bottom right] An unidentified sailor sitting in a boat on Lyttelton Harbour.

Contributors note: "The photographs in the album were taken by my father, Edward (Eddie) Walsh."

Creator: Eddie Walsh

Contributor: Walsh Family

Source: Entry in the 2025 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt.

Reference ID: CCL-PH25-2087

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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Sailing in Lyttelton and Redcliffs

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