Looking across the forecastle on HMS 'Aurora' (1913) just after the launch of the Deperdussin Monoplane No. 1378
A view taken from the port bridge wing on board HMS Aurora (1913), a light cruiser, looking over the forecastle deck. The ship is underway. The Deperdussin Monoplane No. 1378 has just taken off and the wheels can be seen at the top of the negative. Sailors can be seen watching from behind the breakwater next to the 6 inch gun.
The Deperdussin was successfully flown from 'Aurora' on 4 November 1915 by Flight Lieutenant R J J Hope-Vere. According to her ship's log Aurora carried out aeroplane experiments in the morning of 4 November 1915.
The image is out of focus.
The Deperdussin was successfully flown from 'Aurora' on 4 November 1915 by Flight Lieutenant R J J Hope-Vere. According to her ship's log Aurora carried out aeroplane experiments in the morning of 4 November 1915.
The image is out of focus.
Object Details
| ID: | N22559 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Roll film negative |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Hooper, Lieutenant Geoffroy William Winsmore |
| Vessels: | Aurora (1913); Deperdussin 1378 (1915) |
| Date made: | 4 November 1915 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Captain Gunn Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 85 mm x 110 mm |