A distant view of about twenty spritsail barges, oyster smacks and bawleys under sail at the start of a barge match in the Thames Estuary.

A distant view of about twenty spritsail barges, oyster smacks and bawleys under sail at the start of a barge match in the Thames Estuary. They are all seen from off the bow and most appear to be on the port tack.

Object Details

ID: PM2322/10
Type: Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Weston, Derek Richard
Date made: 1981-1984
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Film length: 35 mm x 190 mm;Frame: 35 mm x 38 mm