Two of the motor lifeboats from the Orient Line cruise ship Orion (1935) passing the ship in an unknown location.

Two of the motor lifeboats from the Orient Line cruise ship Orion (1935) passing the ship in an unknown location. The two boats are proceeding in line ahead laden with passengers and manned by members of the Orion's crew. Seamen in the bow and stern of each boat are holding tossed boathooks. The photographer is looking down from an upper deck on board the ship.

Object Details

ID: P84348
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Orion (1935)
Date made: 1935-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 117 mm x 168 mm