Historical information
This series of photographs captures life at sea and the conditions on the ship M/S "Mongabarra" Goteborg in 1950.
Significance
This photograph is part of the Allan Quinn collection, which is a pictorial autobiography, and it represents one of many moments of his time abroad as a seafarer.
Physical description
Black and white photograph of the Elbe River in Germany. In the foreground is a lounge area with chairs and railing. Behind this are masts, rigging and rope near what appears to be a jetty with partial roofing. In the middle ground is the Elbe River running from the bottom right to middle left of the photograph. In the background is a passing ship and a mountain.
