The pontoon bridge across the River Hooghly in Calcutta [Kolkata]

A black and white photograph showing the pontoon bridge across the River Hooghly in Calcutta [Kolkata], with pedestians and horse-drawn carriages. Buildings on the car bank, including a smoking chimney, are visible. Original caption (within the photograph): 'THE HOOGHLY BRIDGE, CALCUTTA' with 'CLIFTON & CO.'.

This bridge was later replaced by Howrah Bridge.

Object Details

ID: ALB0367.36
Type: Photograph print
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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