A port side view, taken from ahead of the beam, of the Orient Line cruise ship Orontes (1929) anchored in Moldefjord, off Molde, Norway.

A port side view, taken from ahead of the beam, of the Orient Line cruise ship Orontes (1929) anchored in Moldefjord, off Molde, Norway. Her port anchor is deployed and she has an accommodation ladder rigged aft. Her foremast derrick has been swung to port and lifeboat 18 has been launched. One of her motor tenders is heading for the shore. The Orontes is flying the Blue Peter from the starboard yardarm of her foremast and the Norwegian flag is at the masthead.

Object Details

ID: P84611
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Orontes (1929)
Date made: 1930-1937
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 116 mm x 167 mm