1987 GLADYS AUSTIN

Object/Artifact

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Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club

Name/Title

1987 GLADYS AUSTIN

Entry/Object ID

1987 Austin

Tags

Boats

Description

The boat GLADYS AUSTIN, a modified Whitehall Single

Use

San Francisco Bay: recreation, regattas, and piloting club open-water swimming events.

Made/Created

Date made

1987

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Length and beam of boat

Width

49-1/2 in

Length

14 ft

Weight

205 lb

Dimension Notes

Oar length 9 ft with 23 inch handle to button

Materials

Material Notes

Fiberglass with natural wood trim

Location

Room

Main Boathouse

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Acquisition

Notes

Gladys Austin was a lifelong rower who died at age 94. The boat is a memorial to her and was given to the club in 1987 by her son, Dolphin Club member Dr. George Austin. See Log Spring 1987 p. 6.