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 alongside amidships and a Thames Church Mission steam launch is alongside aft. Tilbury is in the background.

Object Details

ID: G145
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 Ltd; Royal Mail Steam Packet Company Balding, Thomas
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Gould Collection