Wreck Lightship

PART OF:
Edgar Tarry Adams Collection
Made:
1901-09-27 in England and United Kingdom
maker:
Edgar Tarry Adams
'Wreck Lightship'

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'Wreck Lightship'
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A photograph entitled 'Wreck Lightship' taken by Edgar Tarry Adams in September 1901. The photograph shows a lightship, moored above a wreck to warn other ships of the dangers in the area.

A photograph entitled 'Wreck Lightship' taken by Edgar Tarry Adams in September 1901.

The photograph shows a lightship, moored above a wreck to warn other ships of the dangers in the area. Adams' father had encouraged his interest in boats from childhood. He regularly documented the construction and launching of ships, as well as photographing ships on the sea.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Object Number:
1997-5003/1141
Materials:
paper
type:
photograph and digital positive from celluloid negative
credit:
National Media Museum, Bradford