The inscription on this photograph states 'Slipway at High Water 2.40 pm Saturday March 22, 1884. - Neap Tide - s.s. 'Tentonia' - leaving Roath basin.' The photograph is also attributed to J. L. Howe of Penarth and held at the Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff. [599] [archive reference DCOMC-30-6-12] [20171120]

The photograph was taken from the West Mud and is looking towards the low water jetty with Penarth Head just peeping out on the right of the picture. The line of vessels beyond provides an indication of the narrow channel between the headland and the Cefn y Wrâch shoal or mudbank. Safe navigation of this channel in all weathers and states of tide to the Severn Sea beyond clearly illustrates the need for the services of a local pilot.

The gentleman gazing out from his boat appears to be awaiting the incoming tide. On the hull of his boat are the names 'J. Bowen' and 'W. Owen'.