The volcano Stromboli in the Lipari Islands, Italy, seen from on board the Orient Line cruise ship Orcades (1937) which is passing close to the island. The photographer is on the centreline of the games deck looking to starboard showing passengers relaxing in chairs or leaning on the ship's rail. The bow of lifeboat number 17 is on the right of the picture. Steam is being emitted from the crater of the volcano. A vertical format negative.