On board the Swedish cruise ship Gripsholm (1925) transitting the Suez Canal.

On board the Swedish cruise ship Gripsholm (1925) under way transitting the Suez Canal. The photographer is looking forward from the starboard side of the forward end of the upper promenade deck showing lifeboat number 1 with a canvas cover under her davits. The starboard forward samson post is just abaft the forecastle deck which has awning bars rigged over it.

Object Details

ID: P95501
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Gripsholm (1925)
Date made: 1935-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 116 mm x 166 mm