Tourist boats being rowed on the River Ganges at Benares, India

Tourist boats being rowed on the River Ganges at Benares, India. They are wooden rowing boats with a midship cabin and passengers are seated on chairs on top of the cabins. The ghats of Benares are on the left. The background is out of focus.

Object Details

ID: P90741
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Date made: 1930-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 116 mm x 167 mm