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Two ladies in swimming costumes in the "Greasy Pole" competition aboard the 'Empress of Canada' (1961)
A photograph of two ladies in swimming costumes on the "Greasy Pole" above the swimming pool aboard the 'Empress of Canada' (1961). Spectators can be seen in the background watching the competition.
The aim of this game is to knock your opponent into the water, using a pillow or water-filled bag with some force. Competitive games were an important part of leisure time on board. Activities ranged from a genteel game of deck quoits to more competitive tugs-of-war and spar fighting.
The aim of this game is to knock your opponent into the water, using a pillow or water-filled bag with some force. Competitive games were an important part of leisure time on board. Activities ranged from a genteel game of deck quoits to more competitive tugs-of-war and spar fighting.
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Object Details
| ID: | P85862 |
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| Collection: | Historic Photographs |
| Type: | Sheet film negative |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Marine Photo Service |
| Vessels: | Empress of Canada (1961) |
| Date made: | circa 1965 |
| Exhibition: | Waterline |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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