Sub lieutenant J. H. Bowen skipping with Mr E. A. Lambson, Gunner, and Mr G. Hammacott, Gunner, upper deck of HMS 'Aurora' (1913)

Sub lieutenant John H. Bowen skipping with Mr Edward A. Lambson, Gunner, and Mr George Hammacott, Gunner, holding the ends of the rope on the upper deck of the light cruiser HMS 'Aurora' (1913). Sub Lt. Bowen has his jacket removed and his hands in his pockets as he skips. Behind them is the port side aftermost 4 inch gun and part of the superstructure. The photographer was standing near the skylights between the superstructure and after 6 inch gun looking forward.

The negative has scuff marks on the emulsion side that shows on the prints.

Object Details

ID: N22903
Type: Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Hooper, Lieutenant Geoffroy William Winsmore
Vessels: Aurora (1913); Aurora (1913)
Date made: June 1917
People: Bowen, John H.; Lambson, Ernest Alfred Hammacott, George
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Captain Gunn Collection
Measurements: Overall: 86 mm x 60 mm