The cargo liner Essequibo (1952) in the King George V Dock, London

A port near broadside view, taken from just ahead of the beam, of the cargo liner Essequibo (1952) alongside 9 Berth in the King George V Dock, London. She has a rope ladder deployed over the side and there are lighters alongside her, two being particularly deep laden with very little freeboard.

Object details

ID: P37897
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Vessels: Essequibo 1952
Date made: 16 May 1964
People: Harland & Wolff Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 62 mm x 62 mm