A starboard side view, taken from well ahead of the beam, of the Orient Line cruise ship Orion (1935) anchored at an unknown location in Greek waters

A starboard side view, taken from well ahead of the beam, of the Orient Line cruise ship Orion (1935) anchored at an unknown location in Greek waters. Her port anchor is deployed, an accommodation ladder is rigged to the main deck aft and the Blue Peter flag is flying from the port yardarm on the foremast. Lifeboat 17 has been launched and number 1 seaboat has been swung out and lowered to boat deck level.

Object Details

ID: P84504
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Orion (1935)
Date made: 1935-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 117 mm x 168 mm