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Catalogue number 122135 H.M.S. Resolution, Cock of the Fleet, 1925 The Cock of the Fleet trophy was awarded to the ship that obtained the highest aggregate points in the Fleet Regatta of the year. There was great competion between ships in the different squadrons to win their Cock of the Fleet. 9cm x 13.5cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 43241 H.M.S. Orion, Cock of the Fleet 1913, 1914, 1915 Second Battle Squadron Cock of the Fleet won by H.M.S. Orion three years running. Note the difference between this Cock and that won by H.M.S. Resolution, for example, the spurs on the Resolution Cock are turned down and those on the Orion cock are turned up, the crest is different for each Cock. We must assume that there were several Cocks. 8.9cm x 13.9cm Matt gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 121124 Royal Navy battleship parading the Cock of the Fleet The trophy comes on board and is paraded on deck with full ceremony, Royal Marine band, horse and all! Preceeding the Cock is the Challenge cup for the best ship in pulling (id rowing), 1st Battlecruiser Squadron. 11cm x 6.8cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 124117 H.M.S. Barham, Cock of the Fleet It is now Barham's turn to parade the much sought after Cock of the Fleet in an unusually relaxed atmosphere. 12.8cm x 8.3cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 126019 A Guard of Honour for the Cock Young Midshipmen form a Guard of Honour on Barham as the Cock is paraded on deck, 1926. 14cm x 9cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 124118 The Cock takes pride of place The Cock is placed on a pedestal whilst the Midshipman guard present arms and the Royal Marine band striked up a tune. Note the other trophies around the pedestal and how young the Midshipmen are. H.M.S. Barham was torpedoed and blew up in November 1941 with the loss of 861 crew Verso:"Guard & Band for the cock coming aboard" in heavy black ink 14.3cm x 9cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 107036 H.M.S. Repulse H.M.S. Repulse won the Cock of the Fleet trophy at the Atlantic Fleet regatta in 1921 along with three other trophies, including the Challenge cup presented by Rear Admiral David Beatty for the best ship in the pulling (id rowing) regatta of the 1st Battlecruiser Squadron (left of Cock). 12.5cm x 7.1cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 102076 H.M.S. Royal Oak H.M.S. Royal Oak comes into harbour with the traditional massive wooden Cock on B turret showing off her success in the 1938 regatta. Note the Rear Admiral's ensign flying from the top bridge. Also, note an interesting detail in this photograph, above-water experimental torpedo tubes in recessed ports port and starboard were fitted during the 1934-1936 refit. The torpedo doors starboard can be seen forward at the end of the foredeck scuttles. Parkes, in his monumental book "British Battleships" says that these tubes were not considered of any use in battleships and "all tubes were taken out by 1930". This is in contradiction with what we can see unless the torpedo doors were left in place after removal of the tubes. Verso:"Cock of the Fleet in port again. Plymouth, Devonshire, England, July 10. H.M.S. Royal Oak, champion sporting ship of the Fleet, with a huge Cock of the Fleet, arrived here, her home port, this evening. It was a proud moment for the giant vessel, and crowds gave her a lusty welcome, as wives and sweethearts waved and cheered. Associated Press photo shows: The Royal Oak arriving at Rusty Anchor, Plymouth, this evening, July 10, the Cock proudly in evidence, while crowds gather to watch the ship approach." Credit: Associated Press 18cm x 12.5cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 45267 H.M.S. Royal Oak, trophies Sailors and Royal Marines of H.M.S. Royal Oak are photographed here with three as yet unidentified trophies. Note the black kitten front row, slightly right of center. Given the mixed team of ratings with the gunnery badge and Royal Marines, it is probable that the trophies are from gun competitions. 12.7cm x 7.7cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 114021 The Fiume trophy The Fiume trophy was another prestigious trophy awarded for winning the all-comers Cruiser Cutter Race. 8cm x 13.2cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 142063 Fiume Trophy race, 1930 H.M.S. London won the all-comers cutter race for the Fiume trophy in 1930. The cutter crews came from the Mediterranean Cruiser Fleet. 13.2cm x 8cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 142093 H.M.S. London wins the Fiume Trophy Petty officers bring the Fuime Trophy onboard H.M.S. London along with a second trophy, maybe the Cambrian cup. 13.2cm x 8.2cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 119052 Cups and trophies from the Cruiser Cups Regatta, 1932 This photograph is most useful to identify the various cups and trophies seen in other photographs. Note the diversity of crews including Engineer Commander, Royal Marine officers and young seamen. 13.3cm x 8.1cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 119051 A collection of trophies from a Regatta, cruisers & battleships The names of the trophies in this photograph are given on the verso but we have neither date nor name of the ship. Far right is the Engineer Commanders Cup and third in is the Young Seamen's Cutter Trophy. Center is the Royal Sovereign Trophy for Fencing with cutlass. Second in from the left is the Cruiser Cusani Cup. The other trophies and cups are Aggregate Cup, Commanding Officers Cup, Boy's Cup and the Duke of Edinburgh Trophy. 11.5cm x 6.8cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 142081 H.M.S. Caradoc, 1924 The first in a series of three photographs showing the celebration when H.M.S. Caradoc won the Cruiser pulling regatta. Officers with the trophies, the Young Seamen's Cutter trophy front left on the table. 14cm x 8.9cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 124115 H.M.S. Caradoc, pulling regatta, 1925 Rear-Admiral presents the trophies on board H.M.S. Caradoc at the 1925 pulling regatta. 13.3cm x 8.4cm Matt gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 142084 H.M.S. Caradoc, 1925 After awarding the trophies, the Rear-Admiral is given three cheers. 13.9cm x 8.8cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 125128 H.M.S. Caradoc trophies, officers and men Another successful performance of H.M.S. Caradoc, the year is unknown, with many trophies on display before the officers and men. H.M.S. Caradoc was a C-class Light Cruiser commissioned in 1917 and carried a complement of 438 plus one cat (see front row, left of Royal Marine officer). 13.7cm x 8.8cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 122087 H.M.S. Cardiff, the Khedival Cup, 1921 This photograph shows twelve men plus several officers so we can assume that the Khedival Cup was awarded to the winners of a cutter race and the men are all from the same branch, stokers. The regatta was held in Alexandria. 13.9cm x 8.9cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 123032 H.M.S. Bellerophon, 1918 The Royal Marine Hostilities Only cutter crew won the Inter-Part of Ship race of H.M.S. Bellerophon (commissioned 1909). "Hostilities only" men were ratings who were called-up for the duration of the war and not regular ratings. 10.5cm x 7.5cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 155057 H.M.S. Despatch and The Yokohama Bowl The Yokohama Bowl was presented to the Royal Navy by the people of Yokohama in recognition of the work of the Royal Navy in rescuing people after the catastrophic earthquake of 1923. Presented by "the gentle residents of Japan', strangely, the Bowl has the date "1922" incribed on it! In a less philanthropic gesture, at the same time the Royal Navy sent H.M.S. Hawkins to Hong Kong to rescue the contents of the vault of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation ! To thank them, the bank presented the Hawkins Bowl to the Royal Navy. The Hawkins Bowl was awarded to the winner on aggregate of the Cruiser China Squadron pulling regatta. Verso:"A photo of "The Yokohama Bowl" won by H.M.S. Despatch 1926 by 86 points. Result: Despatch - 691, Hawkins - 605, Vindictive - 518. This bowl was presented to the China Squadron for services rendered during the big earthquake in Yokohama by the British residents to be won by the ship with the highest aggregate No of points in the annual pulling regatta." in black ink 13.3cm x 8.2cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 122034 Light Cruiser Squadron The stokers cutter crew of an unknown ship have won the regatta, the trophy is rather bland compared to the other trophies. Stokers were good at rowing having built up strong muscles stoking the boiler furnaces. 12.3cm x 8.3cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 99054 H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth The trophy awarded to the Royal Marine cutter pulling team of H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth is quite a different affair with a very ornate trophy. The Royal Marines were renown for keeping themselves very fit. Verso:"This is a racing boat's crew I was in. Bob." in black ink Credit: R. Ellis RNWN (Renown?) 12.7cm x 8.4cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 125039 H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth, Cock of the Fleet, 1929 Officers and men of H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth when she won the Cock of the Fleet trophy (center, in front of the Captain) as well as numerous other trophies in 1929. The photograph shows the large number of ratings who participated in the pulling races. Verso:"regatta crews" in black ink 12.9cm x 8.1cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 123085 H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth, runners trophy Not only in pulling did H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth excel, here her team of four runners have won several trophies. The Captain seems well-satisfied, the Rear-Admiral too. 14cm x 8.8cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 112048 Royal Navy Football competions Football was very popular with the ships of the fleet, it didn't require much (a football and a reatively flat surface) and the rules were simple. What follows is a sample of the different cups and trophies for which the ships competed. H.M.S. Cornwall whilst on the China station had a successful Royal Marines football team, winning the inter-part (parts of ship or departments) knockout competion in 1928, the league competition in 1929-1930 and were runners-up in league competion of 1928-1929. Several members of the team look very young. Verso:"Royal Marines Football Team (H.M.S. Cornwall)" 13.3cm x 8.2cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 128046 Royal Marines inter-company football The Royal Marine companies competed against one another to win shields, trophies and cups. Here E company were the winners of the Challenge Shield in 1919-1920. The officers look quite a miserable lot! 13.8cm x 8.9cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 117012 Royal Marine football shield, 1919-1920 N and O company, Royal Marines won a different shield for the season 1919-1920. 13.1cm x 8.1cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 106081 The Royal Navy Football Association Navy Cup The Royal Navy Football Association became an affiliated member of the longstanding Football Association in 1907. The Navy Cup was presented to the Royal Navy by the Southern Daily Mail newspaper to acknowledge the coming together of the two associations. The competion for the Navy Cup still takes place today. This photograph shows the team from Chatham Royal Navy Barracks who won the Cup on several occasions and judging from the kit they are wearing, this is probably the 1930 or the 1934 competition. Verso:"Chatham Kent. Royal Navy Football Association Cup Winners. Only 10 men! Winners of FNFA Cup" in pencil 12.5cm x 8cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 124074 The Cassar Cup: A Mediterranean Military/Civil Football competition, 1925 The football team from the Fourth Destroyer Flotilla as champions of the Mediterranean Fleet football competition represented the Royal Navy in the Cassar Cup Final losing 1-0 to the Sliema Wonderers. The Cassar Cup was awarded in a knock out competition between four teams,two Service teams (one Army and one Navy) and the two current top teams of the Malta Football League. The idea came from a wealthy business man Antonia Cassar Torreggiani to raise funds of people in need. The Navy team lost 1-0. Verso:"A Snap during Training. Fit as Fiddles." in black ink 11.1cm x 7.4cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 154029 H.M.S. Malaya 1925-1926 Not only were there football competions between individual ships but, as for other sports, also between the parts or departments of a given ship. Here we see the Interpart Cup won by the Petty Officer's football team of H.M.S. Malaya. Although we do not have a date for this photograph, H.M.S. Malaya had a good reputation for football having won the prestigious King's Cup in the season 1923-1924. 13.7cm x 8.6cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 154030 Royal Navy Football Trophies This photograph shows a fine array of football trophies with the big Royal Navy Cup just left of center and two elegant trophies either side of it. The team would appear to be from one of the Royal Navy barracks. 14.1cm x 9cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 126017 Fleet Sports, Malta 1923 H.M.S. Iron Duke won the competition with 84 points closely followed by H.M.S. Benbow with 82 points. Bearing in mind the small complement, some of the cruisers (see H.M.S. Cardiff with 68 and H.M.S. Calypso with 31 points) had an honorable score. Credit: Photo by R. Dabbs & R. Ottaway. H.M.S. Iron Duke 13.3cm x 8.4cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 107079 Sports Day for H.M.S. Marlborough The following photographs show the different trophies won by indivudual ships. Here, the trophies to be awarded at the Marleborough sports day. Verso:"The trophies & prizes" in black ink 12.9cm x 7.8cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 142096 H.M.S. Benbow, trophies A fine array of trophies won by the battleship H.M.S. Benbow, year unknown. Top center, the Fiume Trophy, to its right, two football trophies; far left, the Royal Sovereign Trophy for cutlass fencing and the Interpart Quarterly Competition shield (boxing, tug of war and swimming). Note the small finely-made sailing cutter trophy on the table left of the shield. 13.8cm x 8.7cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 142080 H.M.S. Malaya, 1920 On a backdrop of a model of H.M.S. Malaya, the various trophies won by the ship during 1920 are displayed. 13.9cm x 8.9cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 62043 The Heavy Gun Trophy The Heavy Gun Trophy is in the center and is getting on for 1m in height. It is possible that the trophy was awarded for the best score on target practice by battleships. Verso:"Cruiser accompanying HMS Resolution" in pencil 13cm x 8.5cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 145030 H.M.S. Emperor of India, 1923-1924 H.M.S. Emperor of India had a very successful year in 1923-1924 in the different Royal Navy competitions. Center is the Arbuthnot Trophy for the cross-country race, to the right is the Heavy Gun Trophy (it seems to have got slightly bent!) and in front and slightly to the left of this trophy is the 2nd Battle Squadron seamen rowing cutter trophy. 7.9cm x 11.5cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 124120 Royal Marines Challenge Shield After much work with imaging software, we can see that this Royal Marine trophy is the Guns crews challenge shield. The Royal Marines posessed large number of specialised gunnery experts and they would man a heavy gun turret and some secondary armament in capital ships. The shield was probably awarded for prowess on the gunnery range at sea. 8.8cm x 14cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 113050 H.M.S. Nelson, 1931 With a complement of over 1300 officers and men, H.M.S. Nelson could put up a lot of teams for the different navy competions and 1931 seems to have been a good year. Center is the Arbuthnot Trophy and the sculpture has aquired a pair of shorts now - painted on the negative? Bottom, far right is the Cock of the Fleet won by Nelson in 1931. Top row second in from the right is probably the Home Fleet Palmer Trophy for the bayonet competition. The competitors used wooden staffs and wore masked for the competition (see photograph 123031). Middle row far left, this trophy is the same as that in photograph 123031, awarded for an Inter-Service Royal Marine competition. Bottom row, fourth in from the right is the Seamen rowing cutter 2nd Battle Squadron trophy. Recto:"Trophies won by the Officers and Men of HMS Nelson Credit: Wright and Logan 13.3cm x 7.5cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 154028 Royal Navy battleship cross-country team This photograph gives some idea of the number of men coming from one battleship to compete for the Arbuthnot Trophy. The competitors of this ship are numbered from 500! 13.7cm x 8.6cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 124124 The Arbuthnot Trophy race, Malta 1924 Several hundred men line up for the race in Malta. 13.3cm x 8.3cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 107053 H.M.S. Ajax H.M.S. Ajax was a Leander class light cruiser commissioned in 1935. Here we have the cups and trophies won by Ajax during the late 1930s. Center is the Heavy Gun Trophy (Ajax was armed with eight 6-inch guns), far left a football trophy next to the Fiume Trophy. Second in from the right, a trophy for a rifle competition. Verso: "Cups & Trophies won by H.M.S. Ajax" in fine black ink 14cm x 8.9cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 154014 H.M.S. Birmingham, trophies won 1926-1927 A fine set of trophies wom by the Town-class light cruiser H.M.S. Birmingham (commissioned 1914) but unfortunately difficult to identify. Bottom row center is a trophy for cricket. 13.1cm x 8.1cm Gelatin silver print
Catalogue number 114027, 114025 & 114026 Light cruiser H.M.S. Calcutta, trophies 1924-1925 and others Top Bottom row, far right is the Abruzzi Cup awarded to the winners of the whaler crew race. MiddleIn the center of the display is the Cock of the Fleet Trophy. BottomA combined display of the trophies and cups won by H.M.S. Calcutta. Top 114027 11.5cm x 6cm Gelatin silver print Middle 114025 13.3cm x 8cm Gelatin silver print Bottom 114026 12.9cm x 7.8cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 155063 H.M.S. Hawkins, Regatta 1924 The Yokohama Bowl in the center slightly to the right (presented to the Royal Navy in recognition of its help following the giant Yokohama earthquake of 1923. Third in from the right is a trophy given by the Royal Marine Officers on the China Station, 1904. Second in from the left is a trophy of 1920 for officers in pulling and sailing races on the China Station. H.M.S. Hawkins was flagship of the 5th Light Cruiser Squadron from 1920 to 1928. Verso:"The trophies ready for presentation on "Hawkins" at the finish of the 'Regatta" July 29th 1924" in heavy blue ink 13.1cm x 8.1cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 142061 H.M.S. London Fiume trophy and the Interpart Quarterly Competition shield (boxing, tug of war and swimming) are bottom right. 13.2cm x 7.9cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 142097 H.M.S. Winchesea, 1921 Center, Hotham Football Challenge Shield, top left is the Atlantic and Mediterranean Fleet Destroyer Aggregate Challenge Cup. Verso: "HMS Winchelsea Trophies Won for Football and Boatpulling 1921-22" in heavy black ink 13.4cm x 8.3cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 123031 H.M.S. Revenge, 1927 Now follows a series of photographs showing the trophies for specific sports, starting with the bayonet team of H.M.S. Revenge. The Royal Marine team from H.M.S. Revenge won the Inter-Service (id Royal Marine service) bayonet competition for the Atlantic Fleet in 1927. Note the face masks and "bayonets" as wooden staffs. Royal Marines were used as a landing party and could be called upon to calm a rowdy disturbance by advancing with bayonets fixed. Once again, the officers look a miserable lot! 12.7cm x 7.3cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 62042 H.M.S. Hampshire, Devonshire-class armoured cruiser, 1907 In 1907, H.M.S. Hampshire won the First Cruiser Squadron Battle Practice Trophy. Lieutenant Stokes-Rees came from a family with a long naval tradition. 13.8cm x 8.8cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 114073 H.M.S. Keppel, Shakespeare-class Flotilla Leader, commissioned 1920 In 1935, H.M.S. Keppel won the Ist Destroyer Flotilla pistol competition. Handguns would be carried by a naval landing party, notably by the officers, and the term "pistol" refers to the standard issue Webley revolver. Credit: R.N. Photographic Section, H.M.S. Chrysanthemum 13.5cm x 8.3cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 119067 H.M.S. Pembroke, Chatham H.M.S. Pembroke was a shore base at Chatham and served as a stores depot and barracks for ships crews. As such, thousands of rating passed through the base whilst between ships, accommodated whilst their own ship was in dockyard hands or on training courses. There was a "Ship's Company" for the running and general maintenance of the barracks and it may be these men we see in the photograph.The two rifles are associated with the round shield center awarded for a rifle competition. From the medals worn by the men, we can deduce that the photograph was taken during the inter-war years. Many of the men, notably the Petty Officers in the second row, fought in the First World War and have the 1914 Star, British War Medal and the Victory Medal. It is said that the 1914 Star medal was awarded to the Army but a few went to the Royal Navy for those men who served ashore at Antwerp. At the beginning of the war, more men signed up for the Navy than was initially needed and these men formed two Royal Naval Brigade to serve on the Western Front. They took part in the failed defence of Antwerp in October 1914 before going on to fight in the Mediterranean. Credit: Medway Studios 12.7cm x 7.7cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 122112 Royal Navy, Gosport This photograph was taken at the Royal Navy shore establishment in Gosport and shows a team of Sub-Lieutenants who won the rifle competition post-WW2. 13.9cm x 8.9cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 114101 H.M.S. Benbow, rifle team Here, ratings from Benbow have awarded themselves a "cup" after their exploits on the rifle range. Verso:"Some of our lads when at the range during their shoot. Note the cup, a flower pot made up. 12.6cm x 7.8cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 123087 Royal Navy cricket trophy Cricket competitions were reserved for officers only and here we see a proud Captain with the Lieutenant Commander to the left. The Captain is of a certain age but has few medal ribbons which suggests that the photograph was taken before World War One. cm x cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 119050 Royal Marine tug of war trophy, 1907 The following three photographs show trophies won by the Royal Marines. Tug of war was a test of fitness and probably a relic of the days when sails were hauled up with sheets. Recto:"1st Bat RMLI "F" Coy Tug of war team. Winners 1907-08-09. 1st winners of the **** Cup 13.5cm x 8.3cm Gelatin silver print
Catalogue number 123030 and detail Royal Marines Light Infantry tug of war team, 1920 Top An interesting photograph from 1920 with the names of the officers and men involved with the victorious tug of war team. Note the trophy is different to that of the above photograph. Middle TThe R.M.L.I. Portsmouth division won the 130 stone tug of war competion at the Royal Tournament in 1920. The eight-man team had a total weight of 130 stones/825 kg. The team also won the Southern Command competion beating the Royal Marine Artillery and then the Rifle Brigade in the final. Bottom Brigadier-General Blumberg was Commandant of Portsmouth Division of the R.M.L.I. in 1920. He was commissioned into the R.M.L.I. in 1888 and retired in 1924. 11cm x 8.5cm Matt gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 122089 Another Royal Marine tug of war team This photograph is undated but from the medal ribbons we can place it in the inter-war years. The officer sat center right may be a Royal Navy Warrant Officer, center is perhaps the Physical Training Officer with the characteristic polo neck sweater. The dog doesn't appear to have any rank. The trophy is remarkable by the ornate handles. 13.6cm x 8.8cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 108043 Admiral Beatty awarding trophies on H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth, 1918 The presentation ceremony crowned the sporting events in the life of a warship and here it is Admiral Beatty giving out the trophies and handing over an envelope hopeful containing some financial reward but probably a medallion. 12.7cm x 8.1cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 135062 Captain Chetwode, Captain H.M.S. Warspite 1926-1927 The presentation badge of H.M.S. Warspite was a woodpecker, a throw-back to an old misinterpretation of the word Warspite and a nickname for the woodpecker. The offical heraldry badge shows a cannon. The Ship's Company have clubbed together and offered a silver woodpecker to their Captain although he was only with her for a short time. I always thought that the Ship's Company could not offer a gift to the Captain and so they would offer it to his wife, if there was one. 14cm x 8.9cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 111024 U.S.S. Minnesota, 1913 Other navies also had trophies awarded at navy competitions. Here is a trophy won by U.S.S. Minnesota by her "raceboat" (rowing) crew. She was off Vera Cruz, Mexico and the photograph is dated 5th May 1913. Recto: "Won by Minnesota's Raceboat Crew, Vera Cruz, Mexico May 5, 1913" 7.8cm x 13cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 121057 French Marine Nationale This sailor is holding the Squadron trophy/Coupe des Escadres but little is know about the trophy. The instigator of the Squadron trophy, Albert Glandaz, was very active in sailing and rowing competitions at the beginning of the 1900s. He gave several trophies to be awarded in sailing and rowing competitions. Verso:"The Squadron Trophy. Paris. A magnificent work of art offered by the Academy of Sport and destined to revive the old "Squadron Trophy" was presented to Mr Georges Leygues Minister of the Marine. This challenge trophy was founded by Mr Albert Glanda (sic) in 1909 and will be awarded to the ship of the Marine Nationale that obtains the best score in all the racing regattas." Credit: The New York Times, Paris 12cm x 16.8cm Gelatin silver print

Catalogue number 125047 City of Paris Trophy We have neither a date for this trophy presented by the city of Paris to the "Marine Anglaise" nor why it was given. However, we do note that the vessel appears to be sinking! 13.5cm x 8.9cm Gelatin silver print