'On the rifle range, Kowloon, 9 January 1901'

A general view of the rifle range at Kowloon with at least 40 Royal Navy sailors standing, sitting, or lying down behind the range. In the background, against a hillside are four targets. A flag is flying on the ridge of the hill, probably to indicate live-firing was underway. The sailors are wearing white uniforms with dark webbing and straw hats. Some are holding rifles, while other rifles are lying on the ground. The officer are wearing blue uniforms.

The original negative envelope was labelled: 'On the rifle range, Kowloon, 9.1.01'.

Object Details

ID: N64456
Type: Glass plate negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Jones, Kenneth Hurlstone
Date made: 9 January 1901
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 82 mm x 106 mm