A port quarter view of the Orient Line cruise ship Orford (1928) manoeuvring astern in an unknown location.

A port quarter view of the Orient Line cruise ship Orford (1928) manoeuvring astern in an unknown location. The ship is flying a courtesy flag at the fore peak and signal code flag W on a halyard above the bridge signifying that the vessel requires medical assistance. The port forward derrick is rigged with its fall over the port side of the foredeck. The horizon is not level.

Object Details

ID: P84293
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: 115 mm x 165 mm