The life raft from 'Elingamite' (1887) being hoisted outboard of HMS 'Penguin' (1876)

A view from the portside of the upper deck on the composite screw sloop 'Penguin' (1876) of the 'Elingamite's' life raft being hoisted outboard onto an unknown vessel alongside. The raft is suspended between the two vessels.

Object Details

ID: N64367
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: 115 mm x 10191 mm