Officers on the quarterdeck of HMS 'Aurora' (1913) during Regatta Day.

A view along the starboard side of the quarterdeck, looking forward towards the superstructure and funnels, on the light cruiser HMS 'Aurora' (1913). A number of officers are sitting in deck chairs while other officers and sailors are standing in the background during regatta day at Harwich. Behind the deck chairs is the elevated anti-aircraft gun.

Aurora's log records that a regatta took place on 14 August. [TNA, ADM 53/34496].

Object Details

ID: N22905
Type: Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Hooper, Lieutenant Geoffroy William Winsmore
Vessels: Aurora (1913); Aurora (1913)
Date made: 16 August 1917; 14 August 1917
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Captain Gunn Collection
Measurements: Overall: 60 mm x 86 mm