Transporting the coffin of an important Italian Fascist from ship to shore at Naples, Italy.

Transporting the coffin of an important Italian Fascist from ship to shore at Naples, Italy. The flag-draped coffin is being moved onto the quay from a ceremonial lighter which has been towed to the quayside after the coffin had been loaded onto it from the Tirrenia coastal passenger/cargo liner which brought the coffin to Naples. The identity of the ship is not known but it is one of Citta di Napoli (1929), Citta di Tunisi (1929), Citta di Genova (1930) or Citta di Palermo (1930). The quayside is lined with the official mourners, uniformed people and spectators, some of whom are giving the fascist salute. The flower bedecked motor hearse is on the right. Negatives numbers P96145 to P96155 inclusive are of this event.

Object Details

ID: P96148
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Citta Di Napoli (1929); Citta Di Tunisi (1929) Citta Di Genova (1930) Citta Di Palermo (1930)
Date made: 1930-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 116 mm x 167 mm