A port bow view of the trading schooner Oosterschelde (1918) moored on the River Tyne during the Cutty Sark Tall Ships Race in July 1993.

A view from the quay of the port bow of the trading schooner Oosterschelde (1918) moored on the River Tyne during the Cutty Sark Tall Ships Race in July 1993. The ship's inner jib staysail is currently flaked down while still attached to the shroud. The ship's name can be seen on her bow in white letters.The foremast and main mast are visible with standing rigging and their sails furled. A white deck house is visible under the foremast and a man in a white shirt is visible on the starboard side of the ship. The Royal Naval Reserve shore establishment HMS Calliope is visible on the opposite bank in the background.

Object Details

ID: PM2268/26CN
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Robbins, Guy
Vessels: Oosterschelde (1918)
Date made: 17 July 1993
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Frame: 36 mm x 37 mm