Photograph of the Yacht YANKEE Sailing Towards Kicker Rock

black-and-white photograph

PHOTOGRAPHS
Dillon, R.A. (Dr.)
Ecuador, Galápagos, Colón, Archipiélago de, Isla San Cristobal
circa 1939-12
paper
overall: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.

Black and white photograph 2 3/4in x 2 3/4in. Reverse inscription: “280”; “Kicker Rock”; “R A Dillon” stamp in blue ink. Taken from another vessel, YANKEE sails toward Kicker Rock (León Dormido), a 500ft+ natural landmark to the west of Isla de San Cristóbal. A rolling wave obscures much of the vessel’s hull, leaving only the masts and bowsprit visible. See also: 2010.11.540, 2010.11.543-2010.11.559. León Dormido, Galapagos, November 1939—January 1940.

2010.11.546