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

A close view, taken from a platform on the dock bottom looking to starboard, of the port A bracket of the tug Capable (1945) in No. 3 dry dock in Portsmouth Dockyard. The variable pitch propeller is being manoeuvred into position on the male connector. The boss and shaft end protector of the propeller are not fitted.

Object details

ID: N26726
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