A selection of vessels built by John I. Thornycroft & Co.

1. Photograph of the steam launch Nautilus (1859) with John Thornycroft, at the Chiswick yard.
2. A view across the River Thames towards the Chiswick yard, with some vessels alongside the yard or at anchor. The sign 'Engineer John I Thornycroft & Co Yachts' can be seen above the central building.
3. A view across the river towards the boat sheds on the Chiswick yard, with a First Class torpedo boat and a Second Class torpedo boat in front of the sheds. Taken circa 1885-1886.
4. A view across the river towards the boat sheds with HMS Speedy launching on 18 May 1893. There are numerous rowing boats in the foreground with spectators.
5. A starboard broadside view of HMS Woodlark (1897) at moorings prior to fitting out.
6. A starboard broadside view of the Japanese Torpedo Boat Destroyer Ashashio (1902) alongside the quay at Chiswick Yard.
7. A view across the river towards the boatsheds of the Chicwick Yard, with a destroyer at moorings in the middle distance.

Object Details

ID: ALB0460
Type: Photograph album
Display location: Not on display
Creator: John I. Thornycroft & Co. Ltd
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 305 mm x 254 mm