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The Puget Sound 6-Metre (6mR) Fleet Archive – 13 Original Vintage 1950s Large 20x16 Darkroom Photographs
Up for sale is an incredibly rare, cohesive, and historically significant photographic archive documenting the golden era of International Six Metre (6mR) yacht racing in the Pacific Northwest. Discovered locally in Washington state, this sequentially shot 13-print collection captures elite post-war regatta action across the Puget Sound and Lake Washington fleets during the 1950s. Unlike random decor prints, this is a true documentary archive. The matching paper stock, consistent margin dimensions, and unified darkroom contrast prove these were printed together as a professional portfolio.
Multiple legendary classic yachts are clearly identifiable by their historic sail numbers:• 6 / US90— "Enterprise" (Built 1935 by Anker & Jensen, designed by Christian Jensen)• 6 / N66 — "Alarm" (Built 1937, designed by legendary Norwegian master Bjarne Aas. Destroyed in 1981)• 6 / US87 — "May Be VII" (Built 1952, world-renowned Sparkman & Stephens design)• 6 / KC6 — "Buzzy II" (Built 1938, designed by Arvid Laurin, historic Scandinavian Gold Cup Winner)• 6 / N74 — "Risken" (Built 1948, legendary Bjarne Aas design, currently listed as "Missing" in international trackers)
**Archive Breakdown & Subject Matter:** The 13 unique prints capture the full tactical layout of 1950s racing, including tight upwind tacks showing dramatic hull heeling, sprawling downwind runs with massive vintage balloon spinnakers fully deployed, and water-level fleet lineups.
**Specifications & Condition:
Quantity: 13 Unique, original vintage large-format prints (No modern reproductions). • Dimensions: Approximately 20 x 16 inches each. • Condition: Rich, deep silver gelatin tones. Excellent vintage condition with minor corner/edge wear appropriate for age. Two prints feature minor edge tears that have been stabilized using professional, acid-free archivist tape on the reverse side to preserve structural integrity. **Shipping & Preservation:** This collection will be heavily protected.
The archive will be packed flat—NEVER ROLLED—sandwiched securely between thick sheets of rigid corrugated cardboard, and shipped inside a heavy-duty flat mirror/art box via USPS Ground Advantage with full tracking and insurance.
An absolute crown jewel collection for any maritime historian, Pacific Northwest yacht club heritage room, or elite coastal estate.
