The old harbour at Mombasa, Kenya

The old harbour at Mombasa. A large number of wooden hulled, single masted, lug rigged vessels at anchor in the old harbour. Lines of wooden palisades are sunk into the harbour bed. A small lighthouse, possibly the Kilifiti lighthouse, and a very large colonial style, two storey building are on the right.

Object Details

ID: P93414
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Date made: 1925-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 117 mm x 161 mm