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Ocean Drive, Newport, Rhode Island
Ocean Drive, Newport, Rhode Island

Ocean Drive, Newport, Rhode Island

Photographer (American, born 1931)
Datec 1970
Object number00031421
NamePhotograph
MediumBlack and white photographic print on paper.
DimensionsOverall: 280 x 355 mm, 0.029 kg
Copyright© Paul A Darling
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Louis D'Alpuget
DescriptionPhotograph by Paul Darling taken from Ocean Drive of a historic mansion on Cherry Neck across Goose Neck Cove, Rhode Island.SignificanceKnown as the 'sailing capital of the world' Newport proudly claims a long history of shipping and sailing. Since the arrival of Europeans, Rhode Island has become a centre of maritime trade, pleasure, sport and business.