The cargo liner Paparoa (1943) in the Royal Albert Dock, London

A port side view, taken from well ahead of the beam, of the cargo liner Paparoa (1943) alongside a berth in the Royal Albert Dock, London. She has a rope ladder deployed over the side and there is a laden lighter tied up to her stern. Beyond her stern is the bow of the passenger/cargo liner Athenic (1947) and there are lighters on the right.

Object details

ID: P37704
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Places: Royal Albert Dock
Vessels: Paparoa 1944
Date made: 14 Sep 1964
People: Alexander Stephen & Sons Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 62 mm x 62 mm