Divers in six rowing boats in Carlisle Bay, Bridgetown, Barbados

Divers in six small double-ended rowing boats in Carlisle Bay, Bridgetown, Barbados. Some of the divers are plunging into the water to retrieve coins thrown by tourists. Two of the boats are named Avon and Delaware. The photographer is looking down from the deck of a passenger cruise ship at anchor in the bay.

Object Details

ID: P90659
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Date made: 1929-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 117 mm x 167 mm