The Punda side of Santa Anna Bay at Willemstad, Curacao.

The Punda side of Santa Anna Bay in Willemstad harbour, Curacao. The photographer is on board a passenger cruise ship in the bay looking south-east from the mouth of the Waaigat showing the quayside and buildings of the Punda district. Cars are parked on the square at the entrance to the Waaigat and lighters, a steam launch and rowing boats are moored at the corner. Five schooners and a single masted vessel are alongside the quay. The schooners include the Johanna (fl. 1930), Niagara (fl. 1930) and Carlota (fl. 1930). The Niagara (fl. 1930) has B56 painted on her bow and the Johanna (fl. 1930) and Carlota (fl. 1930) are both registered at Curacao. The buildings facing the harbour include the All America Cables Inc. offices, the premises of Prospero Baiz & Ca., Foto-Jacob, Surinaamsch Handelsagentschap, Vriendenkring, W.C. de Jongh, Hotel Suiza, Cafe Suiza, Palais Royal and Marchena Moron & Co.

Object Details

ID: P91329
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Johanna (fl. 1930); Niagara (fl. 1930) Carlota (1930)
Date made: 1930-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 116 mm x 167 mm