The Galata district of Istanbul from a passenger cruise ship in the Bosphorus, Turkey

The Galata district of Istanbul looking north-north-west from on board a passenger cruise ship in the Bosphorus, Turkey. A number of sailing vessels and a small steam tug named Sile are anchored near the wharves in the foreground. One of the buildings on the waterfront in the centre of the picture has the word Turan on it. On the skyline is the Cihangir Camii mosque.

Object Details

ID: P90921
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Sile (fl.1930)
Date made: 1930-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 117 mm x 169 mm