Fitting variable pitch propellers to the tug Capable (1945) in No. 3 Dry Dock in Portsmouth Dockyard, Hampshire.

A close view of the aft end, taken from the side, of a variable pitch propeller for the tug Capable (1945) on the floor of No. 3 dry dock in Portsmouth Dockyard. The boss has been removed to show the shaft protector.

Object details

ID: N26721
Type: Negative
Materials: Glass plate negative
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 19 July 1948 - 23 July 1948
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 90 mm x 120 mm