The Swedish general cargo ship Emma Fernstrom (1905) moored at Harwich having been intercepted.

A starboard near broadside view of the Swedish general cargo ship Emma Fernstrom (1905) moored at Harwich after being intercepted in the North Sea with a cargo of German coal from Rotterdam to Sweden. She has her national colours painted in stripes on the bow and below the poop deck. The ship also has 'EMMA FERNSTROM - SVERIGE' painted in white letters on a black background on the broadside below the funnel.

Aurora's log records her being at sea examining steamers. She intercepted the Emma Fernstrom at 1.30pm on 14 September.

Object Details

ID: N22765
Type: Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Hooper, Lieutenant Geoffroy William Winsmore
Vessels: Emma Fernstrom (1905)
Date made: 14 September 1917
People: Estate of Emma Fernstrom
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Captain Gunn Collection
Measurements: Overall: 85 mm x 115 mm