On board the general cargo heavy lift ship Empire Elaine (1942) at Chittagong, East Pakistan.

On board the general cargo heavy lift ship Empire Elaine (1942) in port at Chittagong, East Pakistan. A steel dumb lighter is slung from a 120 ton derrick above number two hold which is open. A chipchase quick release raft is on its skids next the 5 ton derricks amidships. The photographer is looking aft and to starboard from the rear of the forward superstructure.

Object details

ID: N90967
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Ken J. Mills
Vessels: Empire Elaine (1942)
Date made: 4 July 1946 - 8 August 1946
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 45 mm x 69 mm