Runners at the Harwich Force Sports Day, Parkeston

A view of four runners participating in a track event at the Harwich Force Sports Day. The side of the track is full of sailors and officers watching the race.

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 photograph is poor quality as there are many scratches on the negative and it is slightly out of focus.

Object Details

ID: N22668
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: 102 mm x 86 mm