The cargo liner African Prince (1955) in the West India Export Dock, London

A port side view, taken from ahead of the beam, of the cargo liner African Prince (1955) alongside a berth on the north side of the West India Export Dock, London. Note she has her name and the Prince Line crest on her bridge front. She is working cargo with lighters alongside. She has a deck cargo on her aft well deck abreast the mainmast. A tarpaulin covered laden lighter is in the foreground.

Object details

ID: P37875
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Places: West India Docks
Vessels: Pinemore (1955)
Date made: 19 Mar 1966
People: Burntisland Shipbuilding Company Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 62 mm x 62 mm