The passenger/cargo liner Argentina Star (1947) and tug Platina (1952) in the King George V Dock lock, London.

A slightly distant port quarter view, taken from fine off the stern, of the passenger/cargo liner Argentina Star (1947) manoeuvring astern into the King George V Dock lock, London, bound out assisted by the tug Platina (1952) which is connected to her stern. The Platina (1952) is seen from wide off her starboard bow. The stern line of the Argentina Star (1947) is ashore and the lock master is walking along the lock side.

Object details

ID: P37364
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Vessels: Argentina Star (1947); Platina 1952
Date made: 2 Mar 1963
People: Cammell Laird & Co Ltd; Henry Scarr Ltd.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 62 mm x 62 mm