HMS 'Penguin' (1876) moored in Sydney Harbour.

A starboard quarter view of the composite screw sloop 'Penguin' (1876) secured to a mooring buoy off Garden Island, Sydney Harbour, Australia. Off her portside is the USS Transport 'Celtic' (1891), of which her flag, funnel and main mast can be seen through 'Penguin's' rigging. In the background can be seen the First Class Protected Cruiser HMS 'Royal Arthur' (1891), flagship of the Australian Station 1899-1904.

Object Details

ID: N64363
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: 24 August 1902 - 13 September 1902; 24 August - 13 September 1902 1902-1905
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 92 mm x 123 mm
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