The tanker San Fortunato (1956) in the New Dry Dock, Tilbury Docks, Essex

A starboard bow view, taken from fine off the bow at the top of the dock, of the tanker San Fortunato (1956) almost dried out in the New Dry Dock at Tilbury. She is flying the 'not under command' hoist of two balls one above the other. Water is starting to be let into the dock.

Object details

ID: P37935
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Vessels: San Fortunato (1956)
Date made: 3 Aug 1961
People: Cammell Laird & Co Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 62 mm x 62 mm