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

A close view of the control linkage on the port inner propeller shaft looking forward and to port from near the power unit in the engine room of the tug Capable (1945) in No. 3 dry dock in Portsmouth Dockyard.

Object details

ID: N26743
Type: Negative
Materials: Glass plate negative; Plastic tape
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 3 May 1948 - 26 June 1948
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 90 mm x 120 mm