Gibraltar from on board the Orient Line passenger cruise ship Orford (1928)

On board the Orient Line passenger cruise ship Orford (1928) approaching the Strait of Gibraltar. The photographer is on the starboard side of the games deck aft looking forward and to starboard showing the east side of Gibraltar. The water catchment system on the rock is evident. Lifeboats 15 and 17 are under their davits and a few passengers are near the ship's rail.

Object Details

ID: P91773
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Orford (1928)
Date made: 1930-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 116 mm x 166 mm