The towed target returing to Harwich showing the effects of HMS Arethusa's firing.
A view from HMS 'Aurora' (1913), a light cruiser, towards Parkeston Quay, Harwich. In the middle distance is an unidentified destroyer towing the target used by HMS 'Arethusa' (1913), light cruiser. The bow to funnel area of the destroyer is out of the picture. Signs of shell damage can be seen to structure of the target. In the background to the right of the target is the netlayer 'Mona's Isle' (1882) at moorings.
Object Details
| ID: | N22587 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Roll film negative |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Hooper, Lieutenant Geoffroy William Winsmore |
| Vessels: | Mona's Isle (1882) |
| Date made: | February 1916 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Captain Gunn Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 85 mm x 111 mm |
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