S/S Svein Jarl in the Mediterranean 1923

The Engine Crew -

Standing:

Hans Frisel (stower), Carlis Olsen (stoker), Petter Schmelding (3rd engineer), Olaus Brevik (chief engineer), Peder Hodland (stower), Per Evensen (stoker), Sjursen (2nd engineer)

Seated:

Amalie Brevik, Mrs. Sjursen

A donkeyman and another stoker are reported missing from the photo.

A view of the Italian Lipari Island north of Sicilia

The vessel probably called on the port of Messina in southern Italy

The visit to Messina gave the opportunity to meet a local goat herd

We also have a photo from the entrance of the catacombs in Rome

From the left: Mrs. Sjursen, Mrs. Brevik, Mr. Brevik and the Italian Guide

The company was indeed impressed by the Viktor Emanuel monument in Rome

New to the visitors were also the vestiges from the Roman Empire

In Patras

Amalie and Olaus are accompanied by 2nd Engineer Sjursen

A photo of a Church in Patras

In Vostizza

Children of Vostizza are lining up for a session of Sirtaki

From Piraeus

Amalie Brevig has found a convenient resting place on the debris of the stone-wall.

A view into the bay of Ergasteria, near Lavrio

In front of a Café in Piraeus

From left: 2nd Engineer Sjursen, 3rd Engineer Schmeldling and 2nd Mate Widing

To the far right: a local woman with children

Mytilini or Yeras on Nisos Lesvos

Local transport

Unknown Town on Greek Hilltop

Memorial of Human Conquest and Sufferance