The waterfront east of the passenger landing pier at Funchal, Madeira. The photographer is looking north from a boat offshore showing the sea wall and a tall brick-built column with a mast on top of it. Blandys' building is behind the column and to the left of it is a building with Diario De Noticias on it. The Steeple of the Catredal of Nossa Senhora da Assuncao is to the right of centre and the clock on the tower reads 12.15.