The cargo liner Ionic (1959) and tug Ionia (1960) in Gallions Reach, River Thames, Woolwich, London

A port bow view, taken from wide off the bow, of the cargo liner Ionic (1959) turning in Gallions Reach, River Thames, heading into the King George V Dock Lock. She is being assisted by the tug Ionia (1960) which is seen from dead ahead. The Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, is in the background.

Object details

ID: P37927
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Places: Beckton
Vessels: Ionia (1960); Ionic 1959
Date made: 10 Jul 1965
People: Cammell Laird & Co Ltd; Henry Scarr Ltd.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 62 mm x 62 mm