GRETA II crew, closeup view in cockpit, International Star Class Race, Long Island Sound, 1945

black-and -white negative

PHOTOGRAPHS - SOFT NEGATIVES
Rosenfeld and Sons
USA, Long Island Sound
1945-08-26
safety film, Kodak #106
overall: 4 x 5 in.

4x5 safety negative photographed by Rosenfeld and Sons on August 26, 1945, showing a closeup view of the crew of GREAT II in the cockpit of a Star Class sloop during the International Star Class Race held on Long Island Sound. Image shows a port beam view of Star Class #1150 (sail number only, not hull number). Note that due to the war, hulls were provided by the host clubs and were drawn by lot daily. Information stamped on the original negative sleeve: "112489F / [Box] 4870" and written: "8/26/45 / Star 1150 - Greta II / crew / J. Cowie 2nd". Notation of print possibly sent by Rosenfeld and Sons to the following: "Y [Yachting]". CREDIT LINE: Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection.

1984.187.112489F

Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection