The tugs Sux XII (1925), Simla (1898) and Racia (1930) in the South Dock Lock, West India Docks, London, with the general cargo ship Livorno (1946)

A starboard quarter view of the tug Sun XII (1925) and stern views of the tugs Simla (1898) and Racia (1930) waiting in a line in the South Dock Lock, West India Docks, London. They are assisting the general cargo ship Livorno (1946), whose bow is seen on the left. She is bound out into Blackwall Reach and the bascule bridge which takes Preston's Road over the lock is in the background in the closed position.