Esk (1887); Sussex Maid (1856); Whitby, Yorkshire

ESK (1887); A starboard direct at bow view; Moored off New Quay in Whitby harbour. Very distant. Francis Frith & Co negative no. 66268.; SUSSEX MAID (1856); A port bow view; Alongside New Quay at Whitby. Fore topmast and yards
sent down. Bow out of photograph. Francis Frith & Co negative no. 66268.; In the harbour by New Quay Road with the brigantine SUSSEX MAID
(1856) moored at quayside with her fore topmast and yards sent down. The dredger ESK (1887) is moored off New Quay. A number of cobles and other small boats are moored in the foreground. In the background on East Cliff are St Mary's Church and the Abbey ruins. On New Quay is the rebuilt Angel Hotel Vaults. Francis Frith & Co negative no. 66268.

Object Details

ID: G3295
Type: Glass photonegative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Francis Frith & Co
Places: Whitby
Vessels: Sussex Maid (1856); Esk 1887 Sussex Maid 1856 Esk (1887)
Date made: ca.1913
People: W. Simons & Co Ltd; Urban District Council of Whitby
Measurements: 150 mm x 214 mm