Ortona (1899)

A 12x10 negative. A port near broadside view, taken from just ahead of the beam, of the passenger/cargo liner Ortona (1899) at moorings in Gravesend Reach, River Thames. She is flying the blue peter to signify her imminent departure. The steam passenger launch Maude (1886) is near to the liner's accommodation ladder. Tilbury is in the background.

Object Details

ID: G142
Type: Glass plate negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: F. C. Gould & Son
Vessels: Ortona (1899); Maude (1886)
Date made: 1899-1902
People: Pacific Steam Navigation Co; Royal Mail Steam Packet Company Balding, Thomas
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Gould Collection