The monitor HMS 'Abercrombie' (1915) underway at Milford

A port quarter view of the monitor HMS 'Abercrombie' (1915) under way at Milford Haven. On 6 June she conducted speed trials after having her propellers replaced at Avonmouth. Further work was carried out in Pembroke Dockyard. She departed for the Dardanelles on 24 June.

Aurora arrived at Milford Haven on the evening of 15 June 1915 and moved to Pembroke on 17 June before a quick voyage to Portishead. She finally left Milford Haven for Devonport on 25 June.

The image is slightly out of focus with some lines on the negative.

Object Details

ID: N22507
Type: Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Hooper, Lieutenant Geoffroy William Winsmore
Vessels: Abercrombie (1915)
Date made: 15-24 June 1915; June 1915
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Captain Gunn Collection
Measurements: Overall: 85 mm x 110 mm