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

A close port quarter view of the tug Capable (1945) in No. 3 dry dock in Portsmouth Dockyard, taken from the bottom of the dock looking forward and to starboard, showing the rudder and two propellers. Work is proceeding on the starboard propeller and the boss is yet to be fitted.

Object details

ID: N26744
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