Indian dock workers loading coal or ballast on board the general cargo heavy lift ship Empire Elaine (1942) at Calcutta.

Indian dock workers carrying coal or ballast on the starboard side of the upper deck amidships on board the general cargo heavy lift ship Empire Elaine (1942) at Calcutta. The photographer is looking forward and to port from abreast the 5 ton derricks amidships. Vertical format.

Object details

ID: N90978
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Ken J. Mills
Vessels: Empire Elaine (1942)
Date made: September 1946
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 72 mm x 45 mm