The cargo liner Masirah (1957) entering London's King George V Dock from the lock, assisted by tugs.

A port bow view, taken from wide off the bow, of the cargo liner Masirah (1957) entering the King George V Dock, London, from the lock, towed by the tug Plateau (1952), which is seen from off her port side, just ahead of the beam. The tug Platina (1952), seen from wide off her port bow, is standing by to take the liner's stern line.

Object details

ID: P37428
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Vessels: Masira 1957; Plateau 1952 Platina 1952
Date made: 11 Apr 1964
People: William Hamilton and Company Ltd; Henry Scarr Ltd.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 62 mm x 62 mm