The Canal Levassor in the town of Fort-de-France, Martinique.

The Canal Levassor in the town of Fort-de-France, Martinique. The photographer is looking north-by-east along the canal from the west bank near the harbour entrance. A number of rowing boats are in the foreground including one named Labarbebleue. Fishing nets are hanging up to dry on the left. An iron arched footbridge crosses the canal in the background. Commercial premises line the east side of the canal including the fish market (Marché aux Poissons) near the foorbridge and the Au Petit Pavillon.

Object Details

ID: P93106
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Date made: 1930-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 117 mm x 168 mm