An informal group photograph of officers from the light cruiser HMS Aurora (1913) on a beach prior to, or just after having had a picnic. One of the officers is in the water holding an oar. The bow of the ship's cutter can be seen just to the left on the image. A sub-lieutenant, possibly John H. Bowen, is walking, head down, towards the camera. The officer on the left has his arms raised above his head and is looking out to the river.