poem
Object Detail
Object Name
document
Description
Two poems, thought to have been written by Eleanor Gait. The first is called 'When Barney the Bow missed the Boat' and the second is untitled.
It is thought that 'When Barney the Bow missed the boat' refers to the English women's crew visiting Australia in 1938 and recounts an amusing story of a crew member having to catch the pilot boat to meet with 'Orama' after missing the departure time.
It is thought that 'When Barney the Bow missed the boat' refers to the English women's crew visiting Australia in 1938 and recounts an amusing story of a crew member having to catch the pilot boat to meet with 'Orama' after missing the departure time.
Accession No
2011.17.44
Collection
Rowing
Associated Person
Associated Date
1938
Associated Period
20th century
Associated Event
British Empire Games, 1938
Date
1938