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 port side of the 'Aquitania' as she was creeping down the ways, soon after operation of the launching triggers.

Part of the immense crowd that gathered to witness the event is visible in the foreground. The confluence of the River Clyde and River Cart can be seen through the mist. The photographer was probably positioned on the 150-ton derrick crane on the East Wharf of the Fitting-out Basin.