The tug Sun XXIII (1961) and the cable ship Mercury (1962) entering the South Dock lock, London, bound out.

A starboard bow view of the tug Sun XXIII (1961) towing the cable ship Mercury (1962) into the South Dock lock from the South Dock, London, bound out. The Mercury (1962) is seen from off her starboard bow. At her stern is the tug Sun XII (1925), seen from off her port quarter.

Object details

ID: P37431
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Vessels: Sun XXIII 1961; Mercury 1962
Date made: 30 Mar 1963
People: Philip and Son Ltd; Cammell Laird & Co Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 62 mm x 62 mm