A slightly distant view of the Campanile de San Marco (St. Mark's Campanile), the Doge's Palace and the entrance to the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy

A slightly distant view of the Campanile de San Marco (St. Mark's Campanile), the Doge's Palace and the entrance to the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. The Campanile is the bell tower of St Mark's Basilica located in the Piazza San Marco and is one of the most recognizable symbols of the city. The photographer is on a shore excursion from the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company cruise ship Strathnaver (1931) looking west-by-north from the Riva Ca' di Dio. A passenger motor launch is under way on the left.

Object Details

ID: P95942
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Date made: 1932-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 117 mm x 168 mm