The life raft from 'Elingamite' (1887) being hoisted off the upper deck of HMS 'Penguin' (1876)

The life raft of 'Elingamite' (1887) being hoisted from the upper deck of the composite screw sloop 'Penguin' (1876). The photograph was taken from the portside of the quarterdeck near the chart room looking forward with the main mast on the right.

Object Details

ID: N64368
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; 15 November 1902
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 101 mm x 122 mm