Racing Shell "Harley E. Knox."
dimensions: 45' Long Weights: 150 Lbs.
Collection
Museum Vessel Collection
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Pocock Racing Shell. Inc.
Date made
1934
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Shell
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Craft, Competition
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Watercraft
Nomenclature Class
Water Transportation Equipment
Nomenclature Category
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects
Search Terms
Harley E. Knox
Material
Wood
Interpretative Labels
Label
Built by the George Pocock Racing Shell, Inc. of Seattle, Washington 1934. Named in honor of Harley E. Knox, mayor of the City of San Diego from 1943 to 1951. This famous racing shell was presented to the Maritime Museum of San Diego by the San Diego Rowing Club. Harley Knox was an active member of the club for many years, and served as its president. The donor, Mrs. Sefton, was Harley Knox's daughter.
