Aslightly distant port side view of the Leyland Line passenger liner and cruise ship Belgenland (1917) moored in Grand Harbour, Malta.

A slightly distant port side view, taken from well abaft the beam, of the Leyland Line passenger liner and cruise ship Belgenland (1917) moored in Grand Harbour, Malta. An accommodation ladder is rigged at a forward shell door and a number of local craft are in attendance. The ship is dressed overall. Bighi Hospital is in the central background. The photographer was standing in the Upper Barraka Gardens, Valetta, looking over Grand Harbour towards Bighi Hospital (centre) and Fort Ricasoli (left).

Object Details

ID: P83431
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Belgenland (1917)
Date made: 1929-1934
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 116 mm x 166 mm