The stern wake of HMS 'Aurora' (1913) during speed trials.
A view of the huge wake off the stern from the light cruiser HMS 'Aurora' (1913) while under speed trials in the Edinburgh Channel, North Sea. The photographer was standing on the port side of the quarterdeck beside the after 6 inch gun. In the middle distance is a lashed down Carley Float, with chains tied down further aft.
Aurora (1913) left Dover for Harwich on 20 April 1917 via the Edinburgh Channel and Black Deep. No speed trials are recorded in the log. [Ship's log, TNA, ADM 53/34496].
Aurora (1913) left Dover for Harwich on 20 April 1917 via the Edinburgh Channel and Black Deep. No speed trials are recorded in the log. [Ship's log, TNA, ADM 53/34496].
Object Details
| ID: | N22741 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Roll film negative |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Hooper, Lieutenant Geoffroy William Winsmore |
| Vessels: | Aurora (1913) |
| Date made: | April 1917 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Captain Gunn Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 82 mm x 107 mm |