The town and harbour at Hammerfest, Norway, with the passenger cruise ship Franconia (1923).

The main part of the town at Hammerfest, Norway, seen from the upper slopes of the Sadlen. In the foreground is the Parish Church. Just under way out in the harbour is the passenger cruise ship Franconia (1923) in all white livery. She is seen from off her starboard beam. In the background are the mountains of Sörö The town of Hammerfest was totally destroyed by German forces in early 1945 and none of the buildings in this photograph survived.

Object Details

ID: P92093
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Franconia (1923)
Date made: 1934-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 82 mm x 108 mm
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