Cambria (1870); Commonwealth (1902); Carlotta (1893)

A 12x10 negative. A starboard near broadside view, taken from just ahead of the beam, of the passenger/cargo liner Commonwealth (1902) at anchor in Gravesend Reach, River Thames. She is flying the blue peter and a pilot flag. The paddle tug Cambria (1870) is alongside forward and the passenger ferry Carlotta (1893) is alongside aft. A small steam launch named St Andrew is alongside the Cambria (1870). Tilbury Landing Stage is in the background.

Object Details

ID: G692
Type: Glass plate negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: F. C. Gould & Son
Vessels: Carlotta (1893); Cambria (1870) Commonwealth (1902)
Date made: 1902-1910
People: London, Tilbury and Southend Railway Co
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Gould Collection