Spectators at the Harwich Force Sports Day, Parkeston

An out of focus image of some of the spectators watching the Harwich Force Sports Day. The photograph was taken through the gap between two ladies. Officers, sailors and ladies can be seen standing or sitting in front of a large marquee tent. The lady on the right is looking towards the camera.

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]

Object Details

ID: N22669
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: 111 mm x 86 mm
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