An image showing 'P37635; A slightly distant port bow view, taken from fine off the bow, of the cargo liner Duquesa (1949) being towed stern first in the Royal Albert Dock, London. The tug Platina (1952) which is seen from dead ahead, is acting as steerage tug at the liner's bow. The Duquesa (1949) is bound out, lightly laden.'

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The cargo liner Duquesa (1949) with the tug Platina (1952) in the Royal Albert Dock, London.

A slightly distant port bow view, taken from fine off the bow, of the cargo liner Duquesa (1949) being towed stern first in the Royal Albert Dock, London. The tug Platina (1952) which is seen from dead ahead, is acting as steerage tug at the liner's bow. The Duquesa (1949) is bound out, lightly laden.

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Object details

ID:	P37635
Type:	Negative
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Grierson, Alec R.
Places:	Royal Albert Dock
Vessels:	Duquesa (1949); Platina 1952
Date made:	11 Apr 1964
People:	R. & W. Hawthorn Leslie & Co. Ltd; Henry Scarr Ltd.
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	62 mm x 62 mm