The clifftop town of Thira, Santorini Island, Greece.

The clifftop town of Thira, Santorini Island, Greece. The photographer is looking south-by-east from high ground showing the Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. John The Baptist on the left of the picture. This building was destroyed along with many others when the Amorgos earthquake of 7.2 magnitude hit the town on 9 July 1956.

Object Details

ID: P95074
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Date made: 1930-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 116 mm x 167 mm