A general view of the Harwich Force Sports Day, Parkeston.
A general view from an elevated position looking over the roofs of tents at a general view of the Harwich Force Sports Day held at Parkeston. Groups of sailors with their families are watching a variety of sports. A white ensign is flying from a flag pole above the grounds. In the background are ships of the Harwich Force at moorings, with the railway and Parkeston on the right.
Aurora's starboard watch crew were given leave between 1pm and 7pm to attend the athletics sports on 8 September 1916. [Ship's log, TNA, ADM 53/34496]
The negative has scratches across the sky area.
Aurora's starboard watch crew were given leave between 1pm and 7pm to attend the athletics sports on 8 September 1916. [Ship's log, TNA, ADM 53/34496]
The negative has scratches across the sky area.
Object Details
| ID: | N22666 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Roll film negative |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Hooper, Lieutenant Geoffroy William Winsmore |
| Date made: | 8 September 1916 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Captain Gunn Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 85 mm x 108 mm |