King Alfred; Reading, Berkshire

KING ALFRED; A starboard bow view; Moored in the River Thames at Christchurch Meadows, Reading.
The boys and instructors are paraded ashore. Francis Frith & Co negative no. 62213.; Looking south across the Thames from Christchurch Meadows, Caversham
to Thameside, Reading. The training brigantine KING ALFRED, built on the hull of a Thames lighter is moored alongside with instuctors and cadets parading on shore. On the left is Frys Island and in the background is the boatbuilding yard of William Moss. The steam launch THE MAJESTIC (1908) is moored astern of the KING ALFRED. Francis Frith & Co negative no. 62213.

Object Details

ID: G3232
Type: Glass photonegative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Francis Frith & Co
Places: Reading
Vessels: King Alfred; King Alfred (Fl. 1909)
Date made: ca.1909
Measurements: 151 mm x 214 mm
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