Cathay (1872)

A whole plate negative. A fair quality port broadside view of the passenger/cargo liner Cathay (1872) at moorings in Gravesend Reach, River Thames. She has two yards on her foremast, awnings are rigged over the forecastle, just ahead of the bridge and aft and she is flying the blue peter. Tilbury Fort gatehouse is in the background.

Object Details

ID: G2137
Type: Glass plate negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Gould, Frederick Charles
Vessels: Cathay (1872)
Date made: 14 August 1884
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Gould Collection
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