Overlooking the rooftops of Tromso, Norway

Overlooking the rooftops of Tromso, Norway. The photographer is on shore looking over the town's rooftops and Tromso Sund to the mountains. The buildings in the foreground are mainly residential of wooden construction under tiled roofs. A few fishing vessels are moored in the Sund protected by a stone breakwater and a wharf and warehouse are on the far side of the Sund. The negative is captioned 'Jumping off town for the North Pole, Tromso, Norway.'

Object Details

ID: P95867
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 164 mm