Bengali people and boats on and next to the Hooghly

A black and white photograph of people on and around the River Hooghly. Around 13 people are visible, some stood or sat on the bank and some bathing or washing things in the water. Three Bengali boats are moored close to the bank. The buildings on the far bank are visible. Original caption (within the photograph): 'VIEW OF NATIVE BOATS ON HOOGHLY / CALCUTTA'.

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ID:	ALB0367.34
Type:	Photographic print
Display location:	Not on display
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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Bengali people and boats on and next to the Hooghly

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