A 55 feet coastal motor boat on trials in Long Reach, River Thames

A distant port near broadside view, taken from just abaft the beam, of a 55 feet coastal motor boat at speed on the measured mile in Long Reach, River Thames. Her hull is obscured by spray and she is passing a spritsail barge. She is fitted with a Portsmouth shelter, wireless masts and depth charges.

Object Details

ID: N63994
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1917
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 101 mm x 126 mm