Two single masted feluccas under sail on the River Nile, Egypt.
Two single masted feluccas under sail on the River Nile at Cairo, Egypt. They both have a lateen sail set and are seen from off the starboard beam. They are heading downwind and the nearest boat has her yard hauled almost parallell to the deck. The river bank is lined with low trees.
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Object Details
ID: | P93829 |
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Type: | Sheet film negative |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Marine Photo Service |
Date made: | 1927-1939 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection |
Measurements: | Overall: 117 mm x 168 mm |