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'Melita' (1918). The passenger liner 'Melita' (1918) underway; a view of the starboard side of the ship from aft of broadside. The ship is painted in dazzle camouflage and the 6-inch quick firing gun on the Poop Deck is visible. Thi
1918
National Maritime Museum

'Melita' (1918). The passenger liner 'Melita' (1918) underway; a view of the starboard side of the ship from off the bow. The ship is painted in dazzle camouflage and a paravane is visible. This is a copy negative made by Bedford Le
1918
National Maritime Museum

Cabin Class Dining Saloon on the 'Melita' (1918). Interior of the passenger liner 'Melita' (1918) showing the Cabin Class Dining Saloon, on the Awning Deck (D Deck); a view of the central area under the well, looking towards the stairs
January 1918
National Maritime Museum

Cabin Class Drawing Room on the 'Melita' (1918). Interior of the passenger liner 'Melita' (1918) showing the Cabin Class Drawing Room, on the starboard side of the Promenade Deck (B Deck); a view looking towards the Writing Recess at t
January 1918
National Maritime Museum

Cabin Class Lounge on the 'Melita' (1918). Interior of the passenger liner 'Melita' (1918) showing the Cabin Class Lounge, on the Promenade Deck (B Deck); a view from the port side. A grand piano appears in the background. The main Ca
January 1918
National Maritime Museum

Cabin Class Lounge on the 'Melita' (1918). Interior of the passenger liner 'Melita' (1918) showing the Cabin Class Lounge, on the Promenade Deck (B Deck); a view from the starboard side. A grand piano appears in the background. The ma
January 1918
National Maritime Museum

Cabin Class Promenade on the 'Melita' (1918). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Melita' (1918) showing the Cabin Class Promenade on the starboard side of the Promenade Deck (B Deck). A view looking aft, with the bay window of the Cabin
January 1918
National Maritime Museum

Cabin Class Promenade on the 'Melita' (1918). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Melita' (1918) showing the Cabin Class Promenade on the starboard side of the Promenade Deck (B Deck). A view looking forward, with the bay window of the C
January 1918
National Maritime Museum

Cabin Class Smoking Room on the 'Melita' (1918). Interior of the passenger liner 'Melita' (1918) showing the Cabin Class Smoking Room, on the Promenade Deck (B Deck); a view of the central area, looking towards the fireplace at the for
January 1918
National Maritime Museum