Ruapehu (1883)

A 12x10 negative. A starboard broadside view of the passenger/cargo liner Ruapehu (1883) at moorings in Gravesend Reach, River Thames. She is barque rigged and the paddle tug Uncle Sam (1849) is alongside. Tilbury Fort is in the background. A copy of negative number G2176.

Object Details

ID: G19
Type: Glass plate negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: F. C. Gould & Son
Vessels: Ruapehu (1883); Uncle Sam (1849)
Date made: 5 June 1885
People: New Zealand Shipping Co Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Gould Collection
Measurements: Overall: 254 mm x 305 mm