Shipping in Porto Grande harbour, St. Vincent (Sao Vicente), Cape Verde Islands.

A general view of Porto Grande Harbour, St. Vincent (Sao Vicente), Cape Verde Islands. The photographer is looking west-by-north showing a large number of cargo lighters and three steam-powered oil fuel lighters and a large refuelling hulk. Anchored in the left background and seen from off her starboard beam is a Cunard Line cruise ship, either the Samaria (1921) or the Laconia (1922). On the right and seen from off port quarter is a Blue star Line passenger/cargo liner under way bound out. She is one of Almeda Star (1926), Andalucia Star (1927) or Avila Star (1927). Santo Anao Island is in the distance.

Object Details

ID: P94861
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Samaria (1921); Laconia (1922) Almeda Star (1926) Andalucia Star (1927) Avila Star (1927)
Date made: 1931-1934
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 116 mm x 167 mm
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