The fish harbour at Stavanger, Norway.

The fish harbour at Stavanger, Norway. The photographer is on a shore excursion from the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company cruise ship Viceroy of India (1929) and is looking along the waterfront showing steam and motor fishing vessels alongside the quays and jetty. Some of the vessels are identifiable by name or port registration including the motor vessels Lissy and R7F. The jetty in the middle ground has stacks of fish boxes, some oil drums and two motor lorries on it. The buildings in the background include the premises of Chr. Bjellands & Co. A/S.

Object Details

ID: P95290
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: 117 mm x 168 mm