Photograph, 1920's

Historical information

The baths were built in 1893 to protect swimmers from sharks. Men and women swam at separate times. a red flag indicated that women were swimming, blue flag for men. One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary Karney

Physical description

Copy of a Black & White photograph of The Baths at Mussel Rocks, Cowes, looking east along the beach, showing the changing shed and wooden fenced area to protect from sharks.

Inscriptions & markings

The Baths, Cowes

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