The cargo liner English Star (1949) in the Royal Albert Dock, London

A port quarter view, taken from wide off the stern, of the cargo liner English Star (1949) alongside the repair works of R H Green & Silley Weir Ltd in the Royal Albert Dock, London. In the foreground is the entrance to the dry dock. The stern of the cargo liner New Zealand Star (1935) can be seen on the right. She is manoeuvring with tug assistance in the middle of the dock. The stern of the fruit ship Jamaica Producer (1962) is on the extreme right.

Object details

ID: P37323
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Places: North Woolwich
Vessels: New Zealand Star 1935; English Star (1950)
Date made: 10 Jul 1965
People: Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd; Harland & Wolff Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 62 mm x 62 mm