The general cargo ship Explorer (1961) in Gallions Reach, River Thames, Woolwich, London

A starboard near broadside view, taken from just ahead of the beam, of the general cargo ship Explorer (1961) under way in Gallions Reach, River Thames, bound up. She is fully laden and is escorted by the tug Sun XXII (1960) which is following astern of her. Woolwich Arsenal is in the nackground.

Object details

ID: P37609
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Places: Beckton
Vessels: Sun XXII 1960; Explorer 1961
Date made: 22 Jun 1963
People: Nederlandsche Dok en Scheepsbouw Maatschappij; Philip and Son Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 62 mm x 62 mm