The bridge of the light cruiser HMS Sheffield (1936) in bad weather

A view from the open bridge of the light cruiser HMS Sheffield (1936), looking forward as a large wave breaks on the forecastle due to the ship plunging in rough weather. This photograph was taken while the ship was escorting convoy JW53 in late February 1943.

Object Details

ID: AD14891
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Sheffield (1936)
Date made: February 1943
Exhibition: Arctic Convoys
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 63 mm x 90 mm