On board the Swedish passenger cruise ship Kungsholm (1928) off the town of Fort-de-France, Martinique.

On board the Swedish passenger cruise ship Kungsholm (1928) at anchor off the town of Fort-de-France, Martinique. The photographer is looking forward from the port side aft showing a large number of rowing boats close alongside containing local diving boys who are hoping to dive for coins thrown by the passengers. A 2-masted schooner is anchored offshore and the steeple of St. Louis Cathedral can be seen to the left of centre. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: P93121
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Kungsholm (1928)
Date made: 1930-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 166 mm x 117 mm