A fast hydroplane motor boat at speed on the River Thames at Hampton.

A very distant port near broadside view of a hydroplane launch, taken from ahead of the beam, at speed on the River Thames passing the Hampton Launch Works. The stern is obscured by spray. She has two cockpits, the forward one having a low canvas cover with two exhaust pipes projecting upwards at the leading end.

Object Details

ID: N64038
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1917-1918
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 101 mm x 126 mm