Leslie Berry bathing at Bighi, Malta.

Leslie Berry sitting on the rocky shore at Bighi, Malta, wearing a striped bathing costume. The photographer is looking north and in the left background is Fort St Elmo and the north (St Elmo) breakwater. On the right is Fort Ricasoli and the south (Ricasoli) breakwater. These breakwaters protect and enclose Grand Harbour. A 16 feet gig, with awning rigged, is being rowed offshore by either Andrea or Johnny and a dghaisa is on the left. The time is given in Berry's notebook as 14.45. Vertical format.

Object details

ID: N49118
Type: Negative
Materials: Glass plate negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Berry, William John
Date made: 28 August 1909
People: Berry, Leslie
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 108 mm x 82 mm