A Kenyan crewman painting the starboard main deck on the motor tug Kiboko (1977) at sea

A Kenyan crewman painting the starbaoard side of main deck on the motor tug Kiboko (1977) at sea. The photographer is standing on the port side and looking to starboard and slightly forward. According to the photograph mount, the crewman's name is Ahmed. Ahmed is holding a long paint roller and is looking at the photographer.

This is Slide 7 of a series of slides detailing Captain H. Bird's service as Chief Officer for the motor tug Kiboko (1977) owned by Kenya Ports & Harbours Authority from 20 January 1982 to 24 February 1982. This series consists of 15 slides.

Object details

ID: PCT16924
Type: Colour transparency
Materials: Polyester negative; Card (mount)
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Bird, Henry P.
Vessels: Kiboko (1977)
Date made: Between 27 January 1982 and 24 February 1982
People: Ahmed
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Image: 27 mm x 27 mm;Mount: 50 mm x 50 mm