The north end of the city of Palermo, Sicily.

The north end of the city of Palermo, Sicily. The photographer is looking west-by-north from on board a passenger cruise ship offshore showing the northern district at the foot of Monte Pellegrino. On top of the southern peak on Monte Pellegrino is the Grand Hotel Utveggio which opened in 1934. Two single masted sailing vessels with lateen sails are under sail in the foreground.

Object Details

ID: P94052
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Date made: 1934-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 118 mm x 169 mm