Two survivors from the 'Elingamite' (1887) onboard HMS 'Penguin' (1876)

Two survivors of the life raft from the wreck of 'Elingamite' (1876) wrapped in a blankets standing on the upper deck of the composite screw sloop 'Penguin' (1876). Behind them is the wheel and an open skylight. The unknown man with the moustache also features in negative N64371.

Object Details

ID: N64372
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Dawson, Willoughby Pudsey
Events: Sinking of Elingamite, 1902
Vessels: Penguin (1876)
Date made: 14-15 November 1902
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 100 mm x 123 mm