The Snapshots in Time Collection

Ocean Liner Passing a Volcanic Island, En Route to China

Ocean Liner Passing a Volcanic Island, En Route to China

A steamship passes a striking volcanic island silhouette during a long sea voyage, likely photographed en route to China in the late 1930s or early 1940s. Such images were popular souvenirs among passengers, who frequently photographed dramatic coastal landmarks visible from the ship's deck during weeks-long journeys between Europe and East Asia. Project: 218358