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P37745; A port quarter view, taken from fine off the stern, of the cargo liner Port Wellington (1946) alongside a berth in the King George V Dock, London. Berthed outboard of her is the cargo liner Port Pirie (1947), also seen from off her port quarter. She has two timbers floating at her stern to protect her stern gear from damage. They are suspended from her stern rails.
The cargo liners Port Wellington (1946) and Port Pirie (1947) in the King George V Dock, London (Negative)
P37866; A starboard side view, taken from ahead of the beam, of the cargo liner Bendigo (1954) alongside a berth on the south side of the King George V Dock, London. There are lighters alongside her. Queensmill House and Westland House, the two tower blocks of flats in Rymill Street, North Woolwich, are under construction in the background.
The cargo liner Bendigo (1954) in the King George V Dock, London. (Negative)
P37893; A port side view, taken from ahead of the beam, of the cargo liner Loch Loyal (1957) manoeuvring astern with the tug Plateau (1952) in the King George V Dock, London, bound out from 3 Berth. The tug is seen from almost dead ahead. The stern of the tug Plangent (1951) is only just in shot on the extreme right.
The cargo liner Loch Loyal (1957) and the tug Plateau (1952) in the King George V Dock, London (Negative)
P37578; A starboard bow view, taken from fine off the bow, of the cargo liner Pacific Fortune (1948) in tow of the tug Sun V (1915) in the King George V Dock, London, bound out from the Royal Albert Dock. The tug is seen from fine off her starboard bow.
The cargo liner Pacific Fortune (1948) with the tug Sun V (1915) in the King George V Dock, London. (Negative)
P37749; Looking down into the King George V Dry Dock, London, from the top of the dock abeam the stern showing a close detail of the port shaft swell and propeller of the cargo liner Port Chalmers (1933) undergoing repairs. The propeller has been removed from the shaft and lowered and one of its blades has a tip damaged. A gang of men are working on the shaft from a scaffold platform.
The cargo liner Port Chalmers (1933) repairing her port shaft and propeller in the King George V Dry Dock, London (Negative)
P37761; A port side view, taken from ahead of the beam, of the cargo liner Port Lyttelton (1947) being towed from the King George V Lock, London, into the King George V Dock, bound in for the Royal Albert Dock. The tug is not in the picture. The lighters Tendril, Doe, Bay Elm, Dunoon and Norford are in the foreground.
The cargo liner Port Lyttelton (1947) arriving in the King George V Dock, London (Negative)
P37765; A starboard bow view, taken from fine off the bow, of the Port of London Authority survey and inspection yacht St Katharine (1928) under way in the King George V Dock, London. On the right and seen from wide off her starboard bow is the tug Plangent (1951).
The Port of London Authority survey and inspection yacht St Katharine (1928) in the King George V Dock, London. (Negative)
P37867; A starboard side view, taken from ahead of the beam, of the cargo liner Comorin (1951) alongside Berth 2 on the south side of the King George V Dock, London. She is light in the water. The premises of Harland & Wolff Ltd are in the background.
The cargo liner Comorin (1951) in the King George V Dock, London (Negative)
P37787; Slightly distant starboard quarter views, taken from fine off the stern, of the passenger excursion launches Abercorn (1925) and Viscountess (1926) in the King George V Dock Lock, London, on a sightseeing tour. The Abercorn (1925) is moored to the lock side and the Viscountess (1926) is under way preparing to come alongside the Abercorn. They are bound out into the River Thames.
The passenger excursion launches Abercorn (1925) and Viscountess (1926) in the King George V Dock Lock, London. (Negative)
P37986; A starboard side detail, taken from forward of the beam, of the passenger/cargo liner Braemar Castle (1952) alongside a berth on the south side of the King George V Dock, London. She has an extended domed funnel that was fitted in 1960. Only her midships from the foremast to the aft end of her superstructure is in the photograph.
The passenger/cargo liner Braemar Castle (1952) in the King George V Dock, London. (Negative)
P37897; A port near broadside view, taken from just ahead of the beam, of the cargo liner Essequibo (1952) alongside 9 Berth in the King George V Dock, London. She has a rope ladder deployed over the side and there are lighters alongside her, two being particularly deep laden with very little freeboard.
The cargo liner Essequibo (1952) in the King George V Dock, London (Negative)
P37832; A port near broadside view, taken from just abaft the beam, of the passenger/cargo liner Corfu (1931) alongside a Berth in the King George V Dock, London. Her cargo hatches are open. She has been photographed from between two vessels berthed on the opposite side of the dock. She has a rope ladder deployed over the side down to a lighter alongside. Many lighters are in the foreground including one named Nith.
The passenger/cargo liner Corfu (1931) in the King George V Dock, London. (Negative)
P37688; A slightly distant port quarter view, seen from fine off the stern, of the general cargo/fruit ship Jamaica Planter (1959) under tow leaving the King George V Dock Lock, London, stern first, bound out. The towing tug, seen from off her starboard bow, is the Sun XXIII (1961).
The general cargo/fruit ship Jamaica Planter (1959) and the tug Sun XXIII (1961) in the King George V Dock Lock, London. (Negative)
P37407; A port quarter view of the cargo liner Auckland Star (1958) entering London's King George V dock from the lock, bound in. The tug Contest (1933) is connected to her stern and is partially visible on the right.
The cargo liner Auckland Star (1958) leaving the King George V Dock lock, London. (Negative)
P37753; A port bow view, taken from fine off the bow, of the cargo liner Port Brisbane (1949) dried out in the King George V Dry Dock, London. Her lower hull is surrounded by a single height working platform erected on trestles.
The cargo liner Port Brisbane (1949) in the King George V Dry Dock, London (Negative)
P37368; A starboard side view, taken from well abaft the beam, of the passenger/cargo liner Argentina Star (1947) manoeuvring in the King George V Dock, London, bound out assisted by a tug. In the right foreground the sterns of the motor barges Esther (1900) and Helen of Troy (1929) can be seen.
The passenger/cargo liner Argentina Star (1947) and a tug in the King George V Dock, London. (Negative)
P37629; A slightly distant port quarter view, taken from fine off the stern, of the cargo liner Royston Grange (1959) being towed astern into the King George V Dock Lock, London. The tug, seen from wide off her starboard bow, is the Racia (1930). The liner is bound out from the Royal Victoria Dock.
The cargo liner Royston Grange (1959) entering the King George V Dock Lock, London (Negative)
P37396; A port side view, taken from well ahead of the beam, of the cargo liner New Zealand Star (1935) entering the King George V Dock from the entrance lock from Gallions Reach, Woolwich, London. She is in tow bound in for the Royal Victoria Dock and her stern is obscured by the bascule bridge and dockside buildings. Alongside the quay on the right, seen from off her port broadside just abaft the beam, is the tug Sun XXIV (1962).
The cargo liner New Zealand Star (1935) entering the King George V Dock from Gallions Reach, Woolwich, London. (Negative)
P37394; A close-up port midship near broadside view, taken from ahead of the beam, of the cargo liner New Zealand Star (1935) entering the King George V Dock lock from Gallions Reach, Woolwich, London. She is bound in for the Royal Victoria Dock. Everything forward of No. 2 hatch and aft of the funnel is out of the picture.
The cargo liner New Zealand Star (1935) entering the King George V Dock lock from Gallions Reach, Woolwich, London. (Negative)
P37598; A port bow view, taken from wide off the bow, of the cargo liner Glenearn (1938) alongside 13 Shed in King George V Dock, London. She has two rope ladders deployed and a lighter is berthed outboard. The caisson to the King George V Dry Dock is in the foreground with a lighter beyond.
The cargo liner Glenroy (1938) at 13 Shed in the King George V Dock, London. (Negative)
P37383; A starboard bow view of the tug Napia (1943) in the King George V Dock lock, London. Her starboard anchor is in the water. The passenger/cargo liner Brasil Star (1947), seen from fine off her port quarter, is also in the King George V Dock lock, London, bound out from the Royal Albert Dock Basin.
The tug Napia (1943) and the passenger/cargo liner Brasil Star (1947) in the King George V Dock lock, London. (Negative)
P37334; A slightly distant starboard bow view, taken from fine off the bow, of the passenger/cargo liner Paraguay Star (1948) manoeuvring into the King George V Dock Lock with the tug Platoon (1965), also seen from fine off her starboard bow, ahead of her. She is passing the bascule bridge and is bound out.
The passenger/cargo liner Paraguay Star (1948) in King George V Dock, London with the tug Platoon (1965). (Negative)
P37987; A starboard side view, taken from forward of the beam, of the passenger/cargo liner Braemar Castle (1952) alongside a berth on the south side of the King George V Dock, London. She has an extended domed funnel that was fitted in 1960. Queensmill House and Westland House, the two tower blocks of flats in Rymill Street, North Woolwich, are under construction in the background.
The passenger/cargo liner Braemar Castle (1952) in the King George V Dock, London. (Negative)
P37363; A slightly distant port quarter view, taken from wide off the stern, of the passenger/cargo liner Argentina Star (1947) manoeuvring astern in the King George V Dock, London, bound out assisted by the tug Platina (1952) which is connected to her stern. The Platina (1952) is seen from very fine off her starboard bow. The tugs Sun VIII (1919) and Sun V (1915) are on the right of the picture.
The passenger/cargo liner Argentina Star (1947) and tug Platina (1952) in the King George V Dock, London. (Negative)