Cutting a propeller in the M.E.D. factory, Portsmouth Dockyard, Hampshire

A large propeller on the cutting machine item G21, manufactured by Geo Richards & Co Ltd of Broadheath, in the Manager Engineer Department factory in Portsmouth Dockyard. A close view looking across the propeller blade which is having its tip removed. The word Superb is written on the blade.

Object details

ID: N26112
Type: Negative
Materials: Glass plate negative
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 31 January 1946
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 120 mm x 164 mm