A European seaman lowering Flag G (I require a pilot) from the mainmast signal halyard on board the Orient Steam Navigation Company passenger/cargo liner Oronsay (1951).

A European seaman lowering Flag G (I require a pilot) from the mainmast signal halyard on board the Orient Steam Navigation Company passenger/cargo liner Oronsay (1951). The signal flags H (I have a pilot on board) and Q (My vessel is healthy and I request free pratique) are being displayed. A vertical format image. Transparencies numbers PCT1557 and PCT1558 were taken on the same occasion.

Object Details

ID: PCT1558
Type: Colour transparency
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Oronsay (1951)
Date made: 1960-1972
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, P & O Collection
Measurements: Mount: 50 mm x 50 mm;Transparency: 40 mm x 35 mm