The La Darse harbour at Villefranche-Sur-Mer, France

The La Darse harbour at Villefranche-Sur-Mer, France. The photographer is on a shore excursion from the Orient Line cruise ship Orontes (1929) and is looking south from the citadel showing the La Darse harbour enclosed by a stone breakwater which is known as the Promenade des Professeurs. Leisure craft of various types, including a 2-masted schooner yacht, are berthed in the harbour as well as a large number of rowing boats.

Object Details

ID: P96058
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