A port broadside view, of the Orient Line cruise ship Orford (1928) anchored in Sognefjord off Balholm, Norway.

A port broadside view of the Orient Line cruise ship Orford (1928) anchored in Sognefjord off Balholm, Norway. Her port anchor is deployed, an accommodation ladder is rigged to the main deck aft and various boats are in attendance. The Blue Peter flag is being flown at the port yardarm on the foremast. Lifeboat number 18 has been launched and lifeboat number 4 is swung out and suspended in its falls at boat deck level. The photographer is in a slightly elevated position ashore and foliage is in the foreground.

Object Details

ID: P84297
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Orford (1928)
Date made: 1928-1934
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 116 mm x 168 mm