An image showing 'PCT15630; A slightly distant starboard bow view, taken from wide off the bow, of the battleship Vanguard (1944) under tow in Portsmouth Harbour, bound out for Faslane and demolition. The tug Capable (1945) is connected to her port bow, the Antic (1943) is pulling on her starboard bow line and the paddle tug Forceful (1957) is alongside amidships. The tug by her stern has not been identified. The coaling depot C1 (1904) is in the background.'

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The battleship Vanguard (1944) under tow in Portsmouth Harbour, Hampshire, bound out for demolition.

A slightly distant starboard bow view, taken from wide off the bow, of the battleship Vanguard (1944) under tow in Portsmouth Harbour, bound out for Faslane and demolition. The tug Capable (1945) is connected to her port bow, the Antic (1943) is pulling on her starboard bow line and the paddle tug Forceful (1957) is alongside amidships. The tug by her stern has not been identified. The coaling depot C1 (1904) is in the background.

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Object details

ID:	PCT15630
Type:	Colour transparency
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Villiers, Alan John
Vessels:	Vanguard (1944); Forceful (1957) Antic (1943) Capable (1945) C1 (1904)
Date made:	4 August 1960
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Image: 35 mm x 38 mm; Overall: 50 mm x 50 mm