The 'Aquitania' (1914) before launch

Preparations for the launch of the passenger liner ‘Aquitania’ (1914) from the shipbuilding yard of John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. The photograph is showing an oblique view of the amidships part of the ship on the port side. An enclosure for spectators is being constructed in the foreground. A bucket dredger and hopper barge are working on the River Clyde in the distance.

Object Details

ID: G10708
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Glass plate negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Bedford Lemere & Co
Vessels: Aquitania (1914)
Date made: April 1913
People: John Brown & Company
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 305 mm x 254 mm