A tail view of the Short Type 74 seaplane secured to the boat deck on HMS 'Aurora' (1913).
A view from the port side of the light cruiser HMS 'Aurora' (1913) looking forward at the Short Type 74 seaplane (serial number 818) secured to the boat deck. The seaplane has been secured on the deck in the place normally occupied by the 30ft motor boat. The wings have been folded back. The photographer was possible standing on the after 4 inch gun shield as he was in an elevated position. The after searchlight platform is on the right in front of the seaplane. The 'Aurora' is underway at sea.
Object Details
| ID: | N22827 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Roll film negative |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Hooper, Lieutenant Geoffroy William Winsmore |
| Vessels: | Aurora (1913); Short Type 74 Seaplane, Serial N. 818 Aurora (1913) |
| Date made: | 6-23 March 1915; March 1915 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Captain Gunn Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 61 mm x 87 mm |
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