HMS Daffodil (1917) trials, deck views and the launching and recovery of LCM 123 and 147

1. Port near broadside view of Daffodil (1917), underway on trials. Note the barrage balloon in the background.
2. Port near bow view of Daffodil (1917), underway at slow speed on trials. Note the barrage balloon above the ship.
3. A closer port near bow view of Daffodil (1917).
4. A port quarter/stern view of Daffodil (1917), underway on trials.
5. A view looking forward from the near top end of the runway onboard. LCM 123 can be seen on deck n the background.
6. A view of the interior of the deck with LCM 123 on deck. Additional craft will be stored on the rails in the foreground.
7. A view from the chute looking forward up the launching runway towards the stern of LCM 123.
8. A view from above looking across the lower portion of the launching runway.
9. A group of workmen recovering the launching cradles after the LCM has been launched. Other offiers and men line the sides of the launching runway (chute) watching.
10. A view of the traversing trolley for moving LCMs from the centre rail to the side rails or vice versa. An LCM can be seen on the trolley.
11. A view from the top of the launching runway looking aft towards the bow of the LCM being hauled up.
12. A view from the starboard side of the runway looking forward to the stern of LCM 147 being hauled up the chute.
13. A view from the top of the launching runway looking aft as LCM 147 is being launched. LCM 123 can be seen in the background.
14. A view from above looking aft down the launching runway (chute) as an LCM is launched.
15. A view from the ramp of the chute looking aft at the LCMs having been launched and proceeding under their own power.

Object Details

ID: ALB0465
Type: Photograph album
Display location: Not on display
Creator: John I. Thornycroft & Co. Ltd
Date made: 19 June 1941
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 254 mm x 336 mm