In the Bosphorus looking north showing the fortress of Rumeli Hisari on the west bank in the distance.

In the Bosphorus looking north with the fortress of Rumeli Hisari, also known as the Europe Towers, on the west bank in the distance. The photographer is on board the Orient Line passenger cruise ship Orford (1928) heading south and he is looking aft and to port from above the boat deck showing lifeboats 6, 8, 10 and 12 in their davits. The boiler room ventilator cowls are on the left.

Object Details

ID: P90941
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Orford (1928)
Date made: 1929-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 116 mm x 166 mm