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Gentry at Play-Hook Regatta, 6th Aug 1870.

Gentry at Play-Hook Regatta, 6th Aug 1870.

by andrew | Aug 6, 2022 | Guest Posts, Irish Lighthouses, Regatta

On this day in 1870 the great and the good of the harbour area and beyond gathered to enjoy the sport of sailing and racing at the Hook Regatta. In this guest blog post David Carroll shares the spectacle and many of the characters who took part. The Standard and...

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