A port bow view of the Orient Line cruise ship Orontes (1929) anchored at sunset in an unknown location.

A port bow view of the Orient Line cruise ship Orontes (1929) anchored at sunset in an unknown location. She has her starboard anchor deployed and an accommodation ladder is rigged to her manid deck aft. Three of her shell doors are open and lifeboat 18 has been launched. A few local bumboats are close to her stern.

Object Details

ID: P84768
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Orontes (1929)
Date made: 1930-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 116 mm x 166 mm