The cargo liner Duquesa (1949) with tugs in the Royal Victoria Dock, London.

A slightly distant port quarter view, taken from wide off the stern, of the cargo liner Duquesa (1949) being towed stern first in the Royal Victoria Dock, London, by the tug Plangent (1951) which is seen from just ahead of her starboard beam. The tug Plateau (1952), seen from dead astern, is alongside the liner. The cargo liner Paraguay Star (1948), seen from off her port quarter, is alongside a berth in the background. The Duquesa (1949) is bound out, lightly laden, and is flying the pilot flag.

Object details

ID: P37633
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Places: Royal Victoria Dock
Vessels: Plateau 1952; Plangent 1951 Paraguay Star 1948 Duquesa (1949)
Date made: 11 Apr 1964
People: R. & W. Hawthorn Leslie & Co. Ltd; Cammell Laird & Co Ltd Henry Scarr Ltd.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 62 mm x 62 mm