On board the Cunard White Star Line passenger cruise ship Britannic (1930) manoeuvering away from Pier 90 at New York

On board the Cunard White Star Line passenger cruise ship Britannic (1930) manoeuvering astern away from Pier 90 at New York. The photographer is on the port side amidships looking aft showing well-wishers at first floor level watching the ship pull away. Ticker tape is being held by passengers and well-wishers and some of it is floating in the air between the ship and the pier.

Object Details

ID: P93798
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Britannic (1930)
Date made: 1948-1949
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 118 mm x 163 mm