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.

Object Details

ID: P93829
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