File:The Mohawk in 1884 by Alfred John West.jpg

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English: Regarded as being one of A. J. West’s finest photographs,the

Mohawk is seen here in 1884 racing off Hurst Castle at the Royal Southampton Regatta winning a first prize. This photograph was awarded the Gold Medal at the St Louis Convention against entries from 9 other countries. In the photo a crew member at the cross-trees is retrieving the flying outhaul. AJ West reported that this rope nearly got tangled in his own craft. Source:

West's autobiography.
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Source http://www.diaperheritage.com/events/What%20a%20Picture%20Alfred%20West.pdf
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Alfred John West  (1857–1937)  wikidata:Q4722974
 
Alfred John West
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Alfred J. West
Description British photographer
Date of birth/death 1857 Edit this at Wikidata 1937 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Gosport Southsea
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