The harbour tug Platoon (1965) assisting the cargo liner Bengloe (1961) in the King George V Dock, London.

A starboard side view, taken from ahead of the beam, of the harbour tug Platoon (1965) connected to the stern of the cargo liner Bengloe (1961) in the King George V Dock, London, to assist her to turn into the Royal Albert Dock. The stern of the Bengloe (1961), seen from off her port quarter, is on the left. The swing bridge at the entrance to the Royal Albert Dock is in the background.

Object details

ID: P37225
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Vessels: Bengloe (1961); Platoon 1965
Date made: 5 Mar 1966
People: Charles Connell and Company
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 62 mm x 62 mm