The wreck of the German gunboat Adler (1883) off Apia, Upolo, Samoa

The wreck of the German gunboat Adler (1883), seen from off her port side, off Apia, Upolu, Samoa. The photographer is on shore looking to seaward showing the Cunard Line passenger cruise ship Franconia (1923) anchored beyond the wreck of the Adler and seen from just abaft her starboard beam. On the right is an unidentified passenger/cargo ship at anchor.

Object Details

ID: P94919
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Franconia (1923); Adler (1883)
Date made: 1934-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 80 mm x 110 mm