The 2nd Battle Squadron in Scapa Flow

A portside near beam view from slightly aft of the King George V class battleship HMS Centurion (1911) at anchor in Scapa Flow. A launch can be seen moored to the guest warp boom near her stern. Beyond her are her two sister ships and Division mates HMS Ajax (1913) and HMS King George V (1912). In the distance beyond Centurion's bow is a battleship of the Orion class. A small service steamer with a steadying sail set is visible in the distance to the far right of the frame.

Film photonegativeCENTURION (1911); A port quarter view; Anchored at Scapa Flow. Slightly distant and unsharp. AJAX and KING GEORGE V are over the stern.

Object Details

ID: N16850
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Curzon, Francis Richard Henry Penn
Vessels: Ajax (1912); Centurion (1911) King George V (1911)
Date made: 1915/6; 1915-1916
People: Her Majesty's Naval Base, Devonport; Scott's Shipbuilding and Engineering Company Ltd HM Dockyard, Portsmouth
Measurements: 110 mm x 165 mm