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 of the aft end of the boat deck looking aft and to port showing passengers on the promenade deck looking at well-wishers on the first floor of the pier as the ship pulls away. Two nurses wearing capes are leaning on the ship's rail. lifeboat number 16 is in the background.