The general cargo ship Custodian (1961) in the West India Docks, London

A starboard side view, taken from well ahead of the beam, of the general cargo ship Custodian (1961) berthed alongside a quay in the West India Docks, London. She has a rope ladder deployed over the side and there are lighters out board of her, some of which are laden with wooden packing cases.

Object details

ID: P37610
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Places: West India Docks
Vessels: Custodian (1961)
Date made: 11 Jul 1964
People: Doxford & Sunderland Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 62 mm x 62 mm