On board the spritsail barge Sir Richard (1900) during the running of the Medway Coronation Barge Race on the River Medway, Kent. The photographer is looking aft from the port side of the fore deck. The Sir Richard (1900) is being used as a spectator boat for the race and there is a large number of people on board. She is under sail in Gillingham Reach and Hoo Fort is in the background.