Orontes (1902)

A 12x10 negative. A distant port near broadside view, taken from just ahead of the beam, of the passenger/cargo liner Orontes (1902) under tow in Gravesend Reach, River Thames, bound in for Tilbury docks. She is flying the pilot flag. A Gamecock Steam Towing Co tug is ahead and the tug Athlete (1893) is alongside aft. Tilbury Fort is in the background.

Object Details

ID: G136
Type: Glass plate negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: F. C. Gould & Son
Vessels: Orontes (1902); Athlete (1893)
Date made: 1902-1909
People: Orient Steam Navigation Co Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Gould Collection