The island and volcano of Stromboli, Italy, seen from the aft upper promenade deck of the Orient Line cruise ship Orford (1928).

The island and volcano of Stromboli, southern Italy, seen from the aft upper promenade deck of the Orient Line cruise ship Orford (1928). The volcano is smoking. The photographer is on the starboard side of the ship looking across the deck to port and slightly aft with the large motor lifeboat number 18 in its davits on the right. The port aft samson post and 5 ton SWL derrick are also on the right. Affixed to the base of the mainmast is a small notice reading "Saturday 7 a.m. 64°".

Object Details

ID: P84291
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Orford (1928)
Date made: 1928-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 117 mm x 168 mm
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