In the main harbour at Mitylene, Lesbos Island, Greece

In the main harbour at Mitylene, Lesbos Island, Greece. The photographer is looking south-south-west along the north-west quay showing a large number of fishing vessels berthed alongside the quay with their nets suspended from the mastheads to dry. The quayside is thronged with well dressed tourists out in the morning sunshine. The motor tender A from the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company passenger cruise ship Viceroy of India (1929) is alongside the quay in the middle distance The negative is showing signs of reticulation but a scan made in May 2019 is available.

Object Details

ID: P93359
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Viceroy of India (1929)
Date made: 1933-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 117 mm x 168 mm